French apple stock is 19 percent larger than in 2023

Published Aug 1, 2024

Tridge summary

In the first half of 2024, apple prices in France remained high, with an 8% increase in May compared to the previous year, despite larger stocks than last year. The total French apple stock was 84,359 tons at the end of June, which is 13,417 tonnes more than a year ago. The availability of Gala, Granny Smith, and Fuji varieties has decreased compared to last year. France has exported over 300,000 tons of apples from August 2023 to May 2024, with half of these exports going to the European Union, mainly to Spain and Germany. The Netherlands is the third largest buyer of French apples in the EU.

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Despite the larger stocks compared to last year, apple grower prices remained at a relatively high level. In the first half of 2024, prices are certainly not inferior to those at the beginning of 2023. In May, prices were even 8 percent higher. No prices have yet been announced for the month of June. In June, French growers sold a total of almost 50,000 tons of apples. This mainly concerned apples of the Golden Delicious and Pink Lady varieties. Nevertheless, there are still relatively large stocks of these apples available. Compared to a year ago, there are mainly smaller quantities available of Gala, Granny Smith and Fuji. At the end of June, the total French apple stock was still 84,359 tons. The available quantity is therefore 13,417 tonnes larger than a year ago. But last year there were low stocks and that caused prices to rise at the end of the season. Compared to the five-year average, current stocks are smaller (-6 percent). Export The French export of apples is ...

Source: Nieuwe Oogst