Poland leads the apple production in the EU, producing 3.6 million metric tons in 2023. Turkey and Italy follow with 2.93 and 2.46 million metric tons respectively, despite Turkey not being an EU member. France and Germany round out the top five. Over the past year, Poland and Italy showed stable outputs while France and Germany experienced slight declines. The five-year CAGR indicates gradual overall growth in production for these countries, with Poland leading in terms of growth.
Future trends to watch include the impact of climate change on apple yield, shifts in consumer preferences, and technological advancements in agriculture. Poland’s role as a leading producer will be pivotal amidst these changes, alongside potential increases in production efficiency across traditional powerhouses like Italy and France.
Top countries in Top Apples Producing EU Countries
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 3,600 | 2016 | |
| 2 | 2 Turkey | 2,930 | 2016 | |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 2,460 | 2016 | |
| 4 | 4 France | 1,820 | 2016 | |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 1,030 | 2016 | |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 621.16 | 2016 | |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 485.9 | 2016 | |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 481 | 2016 | |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 456.9 | 2016 | |
| 10 | 10 Serbia | 328.37 | 2016 |
