Moldova expects to harvest almost 450 thousand tons of apples in 2024

Published Aug 11, 2024

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Moldova's apple harvest is projected to reach approximately 450 thousand tons in 2024, marking a 14% decrease from the previous year, as per the Moldova Fruct Association. The reduction in production is attributed to factors such as drought, deforestation, adverse weather conditions, and limited irrigation. Despite the decrease, export volumes are expected to remain stable at last year's levels. Moldova joins the European Union (EU) in experiencing a decline in apple production, with the EU's production forecasted to decrease by 11.32% from last year and 13.58% from the average of the past three years. Moldovan producers have seen an increase in exports, with over 133 thousand tons sold to more than 30 countries for the 2023-2024 season, including a significant increase in exports to the EU, especially to Romania.

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This year, the apple harvest in Moldova is expected to be almost 450 thousand tons. The country's apple producers will harvest about 14% less fruit this season than in 2023, according to forecasts from the Moldova Fruct Association. The volumes intended for export will remain at last year's level, EastFruit reports. The decrease in overall production is due to drought, a reduction in the area of apple orchards caused by deforestation, unfavorable weather conditions and limited access to irrigation, MOLDPRES notes. "Of the total volume of 447 thousand tons, it is estimated that about 134 thousand tons will be intended for export, which will maintain the 2023 level," said Iurie Fala, executive director of the Moldova Fruct Association. Read also: There will be no cheap apples in the new season either – production is falling in the EU, Ukraine and Moldova “The downward trend in the overall production of apples is not limited to the Republic of Moldova, but also extends to the ...

Source: Eastfruit