In 2023, Italy led European apricot production with a 33.52 thousand metric tons share. Greece, France, and Spain followed with notable, though smaller, contributions. Despite Italy's sustained dominance, its year-on-year growth was modest at 0.24%, while Greece saw a more considerable increase of 0.99%. Conversely, France and Spain recorded declines by -1.05% and -5.74%, respectively. Noteworthy upward trends were observed in Serbia (5.28%), Hungary (6.22%), and Bulgaria (5.62%). Dynamic growth from Slovenia (35.33%) and Croatia (36.43%) suggests shifting production potential, albeit from smaller bases.
Looking ahead, Europe's apricot production landscape could be influenced by climate adaptability and technological advancements. Watch for potential growth in the Balkan regions and innovation-driven productivity increases in traditional powerhouses.
Top countries in Apricots Harvested Production Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 33.52 | 2023 | +0.76% | +0.24% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Greece | 16.49 | 2023 | +1.64% | +0.99% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 15.49 | 2023 | -16.37% | -1.05% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 15.21 | 2023 | +62.21% | -5.74% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Serbia | 4.75 | 2023 | -26% | +5.28% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 4.42 | 2023 | +30.09% | -2.35% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 2.8 | 2023 | -19.62% | +6.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 2.58 | 2023 | -6.2% | +5.62% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Switzerland | 0.86 | 2023 | -0.17% | -5.13% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Albania | 0.77 | 2023 | -3.64% | +0.77% | View data |
