The harvested production of pome fruits in the Netherlands has exhibited a fluctuating trend from 2015 to 2023. In 2015, the production stood at 684.9 thousand metric tons. Although there was a slight increase in 2016, a significant drop was observed in 2017. The production showed recovery in 2018 but has generally been decreasing since 2019. In 2023, the volume was 584.2 thousand metric tons. The year-on-year variation from 2022 to 2023 was -0.48%, with a CAGR of -2.48% over the last five years, indicating a steady decline.
Looking forward, the forecasted data suggests a continued downward trend, with an expected production of 558.0 thousand metric tons by 2028. The average annual decrease (CAGR) over the next five years is projected to be -0.69%, resulting in a total forecasted reduction of approximately -3.39% by 2028.
Future trends to watch for:
- Impact of climate change on pome fruit yields.
- Adoption of agricultural technologies to boost productivity.
- Market demand fluctuations and their potential effects on production decisions.
