Smallest apple harvest in the European Union since 2017

Published Aug 8, 2024

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The annual Prognosfruit congress in Budapest has provided harvest estimates for apples and pears, with analysts anticipating a balanced supply and demand market for the season. The European Union's apple production is expected to decrease by 5% for Elstar and 28% for Jonagold varieties, with the Netherlands seeing a significant reduction in harvest. Pear production is also projected to decrease, with a 13.5% drop for Conference pears due to a smaller harvest in Belgium, Spain, and the Netherlands, and a increased production forecast for Abate Fetel pears due to a better harvest in Italy.

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The harvest estimates for apples and pears were announced on Thursday 8 August during the annual Prognosfruit congress, which was held in Budapest this year. Analysts who were present expect a good balance between supply and demand this season. In addition to a small harvest, the fact that the market for both fresh fruit and industrial fruit is relatively clean is also a factor. This means that the old harvest has been cleared before new fruit is brought onto the market. The Dutch Fruit Growers Organisation (NFO) expects that this starting situation offers prospects for the coming marketing season. The production of Elstar in the European Union is estimated at 278,000 tonnes. That is 5 percent less than last year. Less of this variety is harvested in Germany in particular. The production of Jonagold is 28 percent smaller than last year, with an expected 723,000 tonnes this year. Within the Jonagold group, Red Jonaprince has a share of 45 percent. 13.5 percent less Conference The ...

Source: Nieuwe Oogst