Key Market Indicators
**Serbian Fruit Consumption and Production Trends** Serbian fruit consumption is projected to decline slightly to approximately 1.46 million metric tons by 2028, down from 1.48 million metric tons in 2023. This represents an average annual decrease of 0.2%. Notably, since 2006, the demand for fruits in Serbia has seen a consistent decline, averaging a 0.9% reduction each year. Conversely, fruit production in Serbia is on an upward trend. By 2028, production is expected to reach nearly 1.9 million metric tons, up from 1.85 million metric tons in 2023. This marks an average annual growth rate of 0.4%. Since 2011, the supply of fruits in the country has increased by an average of 1.2% annually. In 2023, Serbia ranked 61st in global fruit production, with Cuba surpassing it with an identical production figure of 1.85 million metric tons. The leading countries in fruit production were India, Brazil, and Mexico, holding the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively.
