The harvested production of pome fruits in Belgium stood at 564.73 thousand metric tons in 2023. From 2015 to 2023, the production has seen fluctuations, with a notable decline between 2015 and 2017, followed by periods of recovery and stabilization. The year-on-year variation highlights significant drops in 2016 (-15.11%) and 2017 (-28.33%). A notable recovery occurred in 2018 (50.8%), yet subsequent years exhibited minor fluctuations. The latest data indicates a slight drop from 2022 to 2023 (-3.38%). Over the last five years, the CAGR has shown a mild decrease at -0.42%.
Future trends to watch for:
- The forecast for 2024 and beyond indicates stabilization, hovering around 564 thousand metric tons, with a minimal five-year CAGR of -0.01%.
- Long-term stability suggests consistent production levels, warranting attention to potential market shifts or climatic impacts that could disrupt this trend.
