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Latest data for the upcoming season from the southern hemisphere of the World Apple and Pear Association

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Brazil
Published Feb 23, 2023

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On the occasion of its Annual General Meeting at Fruit Logistica, the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) released the apple and pear harvest projections for the Southern Hemisphere for the coming season. According to the forecast, which consolidates data from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, New Zealand and South Africa, apple and pear production will increase by 5.58% and 1%, respectively, compared to 2022.

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This report has been prepared with the support of ASOEX (Chile), CAFI (Argentina), ABPM (Brazil), Hortgro (South Africa), APAL (Australia) and New Zealand Apples and Pears, therefore it offers consolidated data of the six main countries of the Southern Hemisphere. What will the apple harvest be like? As for apples, the aggregate harvest forecast for the Southern Hemisphere for 2023 suggests an increase of 5.58% to a total of 5,130,168 T compared to last year (4,859,026 T). All countries expect a larger apple harvest except Australia (-8% compared to 2022, up to 290,000 T). Argentina's production is expected to increase by 24%, reaching 525,000 T. Chile continues to be the largest producer (1,410,000 T, in line with 2022), followed by South Africa (1,220,000 T, +2%), Brazil (1,150,000 T, +12%), New Zealand (536,000 T, +7%), Argentina and Australia. With 1,893,000 T, the Gala variety remains by far the most popular, and its production is expected to increase by 6% compared to 2022. ...
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