Increases the consumption of peaches and nectarines in the EU

Published 2022년 7월 26일

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The European Commission's Agricultural Market Outlook report for the summer of 2022 predicts a slight growth in the production of peaches and nectarines in the EU, with a total production of 3.4 million tonnes, which is a 3% increase but still 9% below the five-year average. Consumption is expected to rise slightly from 5.9kg to 6.1kg per capita, despite economic challenges. There will be varied production volumes across different EU countries. Exports are projected to remain stable, while imports from third countries are expected to increase by 11%.

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EC Agricultural Market Outlook forecasts growth in production this year, as well as higher imports from suppliers outside the EU. EU peach and nectarine consumption is expected to rise from 5.9kg per capita in 2021 to 6.1kg per capita this year, despite lower consumer purchasing power this year. This is stated in the European Commission's Agricultural Market Outlook report for the summer of 2022, which has been analyzed by Fepex. The forecast for peach and nectarine consumption assumes a small recovery, but the figure is still 5% below the five-year average. The year-on-year growth in consumption is being driven by increased production, good weather and the return of tourism, the EC said. European production is expected to grow overall due to increased volumes in France, Italy and Greece, but a sharp drop is expected in Spain, down 20%, due to bad weather. The total production of peaches and nectarines in the EU in 2022 should increase by 3% to 3.4 million tonnes, although it ...

Source: Portaldelcampo