Hungarian apple production will fall sharply this year, and a big increase in prices is expected in stores

Published 2024년 9월 2일

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Hungary is experiencing a significant decrease in fruit harvest, particularly in apples, with an estimated shortfall of 150,000 tons. The total apple harvest is projected to be between 90-100 thousand tons for food grade and 220-240 thousand tons for industrial use, falling short of domestic consumption needs. This reduction is attributed to last year's strong harvest and adverse weather conditions, notably drought. The weak harvest is echoed across the European Union, with expectations of only 10.2 million tons, down from the planned 11.5 million. Despite the apple shortage, plum and peach crops are faring better. The net purchase price of apple juice has doubled from last year, and edible apple prices are anticipated to rise by 25-35 percent.

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According to estimates, 150,000 tons less fruit will be harvested this year, which will not even be enough for Hungarian consumption. According to estimates, around 150,000 tons less apples will be harvested in Hungary this year than last year, and this is such a drop that it will be reflected in the prices, writes Népszava of the National Chamber of Agrarian Economy (NAK) and the Hungarian Vegetable and Fruit Association (FruitVeB) summary. According to expectations, the quantity of food grade apples will be around 90-100 thousand tons, while 220-240 thousand tons of industrial apples can be harvested. The harvest does not even cover domestic consumption, since the demand for edible apples is 110,000 tons, while the processing capacity is 400,000 tons. In recent days, the net purchase price of apple juice has been hovering between HUF 75-80 per kilogram, which is almost double last year's price. In the case of edible apples, a 25-35 percent producer price increase is expected. ...

Source: Hvg