Fewer cherries in Poland, Serbia, and Hungary, will this be the year of the fruit grower?

Published 2024년 5월 13일

Tridge summary

Poland and its neighboring countries, Serbia and Hungary, are expected to have smaller cherry harvests this season due to adverse weather conditions. Hungary's production is projected to be below its potential, with an estimated yield of 50 to 60 thousand tons, subject to variation by region and cherry variety. The cause has been extreme weather conditions, including frosts during the flowering phase and significant temperature fluctuations, which have damaged cherry blossoms and reduced fruit set. These weather conditions are expected to continue impacting harvests into the 2024 season, leading to a manufacturer's market with increased prices due to lower supply.

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Original content

There will undoubtedly be much fewer cherries in Poland than last year. Serbs and Hungarians also expect smaller harvests. As a result, experts believe that we will have a manufacturer's market this season. Every year we "look" at Hungary, because the situation on the local market has a significant impact on purchase prices and demand in Poland. Over the last two seasons, fewer cherries were taken in Hungary compared to the average in previous years. Last year it was frosts, and two years ago it was extreme drought. This season, the harvest will also be much lower than the country's production potential. Despite very good flowering, industry experts and producers do not expect good harvests. Based on preliminary analyses, the 2024 harvest will most likely be below average again. Currently, estimates indicate a yield of 50 to 60 thousand tons. Of course, the situation varies depending on the variety and region. Moreover, early forecasts are always subject to greater errors, but ...

Source: Sad24