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

Published 2023년 2월 22일

Tridge summary

The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) predicts a rise in Southern Hemisphere apple and pear production for the 2023 season, with apples projected to increase by 5.58% to 5,130,168 tons and pears by 1% to 2,163,662 tons, compared to 2022. The report, which consolidates data from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, New Zealand, and South Africa, indicates that Gala remains the most popular apple variety. Exports are expected to rise by 5.21% to 1,685,704 tons, with Chile and South Africa being the largest exporters. There are also anticipated increases in exports from New Zealand, Argentina, and Brazil.

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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. 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 ...

Source: Arriba El Campo