WAPA: Pear and apple production and export projections for the 2024-2025 season in Europe

Published 2024년 8월 12일

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The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) forecasts a notable decline in the apple crop for the 2024-2025 season, with production expected to fall to 10.2 million tonnes, an 11.3% decrease from the previous year and 13.6% below the three-year average. Key varieties like Golden Delicious and Gala will see reductions, while Red Delicious will slightly increase. In contrast, the pear crop is projected to rise by 4.9% to 1.79 million tonnes, mainly due to increased production in Italy, despite drops in Belgium and the Netherlands. The market will be shaped by stable output in Western Europe and reduced supply in Central and Eastern Europe due to adverse weather. Overall, the outlook remains positive, presenting opportunities for better returns despite challenges such as inflation and rising costs.

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The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) has projected that the apple crop for the 2024-2025 campaign will reach 10.2 million tonnes, 11.3% less than last year. Meanwhile, the pear crop projects a slight recovery compared to 2023, increasing by 4.9% to 1.79 million. In 2024, WAPA estimated that apple production in the European Union would decrease by 11.3% compared to last year to a total of 10,207,405 tonnes. This year's crop forecast is also 13.6% below the average of the previous three years. In terms of major varieties, Golden Delicious production is forecast to decline by 10.2% to a total of 1,972,514 tonnes while Gala production, the second largest variety, is expected to decline by 11.1% to 1,350,835 tonnes. Red Delicious production was estimated to increase by 2.8% while Idared production was projected to be 18.4% lower than in 2023. Meanwhile, the European Union pear crop in 2024 was estimated to grow by 4.9% compared to last year, reaching a total of 1,790,229 metric ...

Source: Portaldelcampo