European apple production to decline in 2024-25

Published 2024년 8월 12일

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The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) forecasts a significant decrease in European apple production by 11.3% to 10.2 million tonnes for the 2024-25 season, attributed to poor flowering, late frosts, and hail in central and eastern EU countries. Pear production is expected to slightly recover, increasing by nearly 5% to 1.79 million tonnes. The overall outlook remains positive, despite inflation and rising costs, with opportunities for improved returns. The production of major apple and pear varieties is also anticipated to vary, with some experiencing significant increases or decreases. The market dynamics will be influenced by the stability of production in major countries and the variety mix, with a notable increase in Italian pear production.

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The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) presented its forecasts for 2024-25 during the Prognosfruit 2024 conference in Budapest. The organisation expects an 11.3% decline in European apple production to 10.2 million tonnes, while pear volumes are expected to show a slight recovery to 1.79 million tonnes, up almost 5% from the previous year. The central and eastern regions of the European Union were hit hard by poor flowering, late frosts and hail, leading to lower harvests in Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Austria. According to the report, this year's apple harvest is also 13.6% below the average of the previous three years. However, the outlook for the season is overall positive, according to WAPA, and should offer opportunities for better returns for the sector, which is still facing the challenges of inflation and rising costs in recent months. The market balance will be influenced by a relative stability of the volume destined for the fresh market, due to the ...

Source: MXfruit