In 2023, Poland led European fresh apple production with a share of 25.6%, experiencing a year-on-year increase of 1.62%. Italy followed with 21.48%, though it saw a decline of 1.74%. France, Germany, and Serbia were also key players, with Germany experiencing the steepest decline of 2.55%. Notably, several countries faced significant production decreases such as Hungary at -10.79%, and Austria at -6.75%. Cyprus observed the highest growth rate at 6.2%, while Malta experienced a total production cease.
Future trends to watch include potential recovery in Italy and Germany as they address productivity challenges. Poland's consistent growth suggests it may maintain or increase its leading position in the coming years. Observing agricultural policies and climate changes across Europe will be critical for forecasting future production shifts.
Top countries in Fresh Consumption Purpose Apples Harvested Production Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 25.6 | 2023 | +1.65% | +1.62% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 21.48 | 2023 | +6.33% | -1.74% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 11.83 | 2023 | -4.37% | -0.78% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 6.85 | 2023 | -5.96% | -2.55% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Serbia | 4.93 | 2023 | +6.73% | +2.42% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 4.52 | 2023 | -12.53% | -5.62% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 4.34 | 2023 | +9.88% | -0.33% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 2.79 | 2023 | +1.39% | +0.51% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 2.76 | 2023 | +7.06% | +3.38% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 2.28 | 2023 | +1.53% | -2.3% | View data |
