In 2023, Poland led European fresh apple production with a robust 2.69 million metric tons, showing a positive 1.62% growth from the previous year. Italy and France followed, though both experienced declines of 1.74% and 0.78% respectively. A significant surge was observed in Serbia (2.42%) and noteworthy growth was reported in the United Kingdom with a 4.34% increase. In contrast, Hungary faced a significant downturn with a 10.79% decrease.
Future trends to watch in European fresh apple production include potential technological innovation impacts, climate change implications, and changing consumer preferences towards organic and sustainable produce. Monitoring these factors will be critical for understanding regional production dynamics and competitiveness.
Top countries in Fresh Consumption Purpose Apples Harvested Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 2,690 | 2023 | +1.65% | +1.62% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 2,260 | 2023 | +6.33% | -1.74% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 1,240 | 2023 | -4.37% | -0.78% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 720.12 | 2023 | -5.96% | -2.55% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Serbia | 518.95 | 2023 | +6.73% | +2.42% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 475.28 | 2023 | -12.53% | -5.62% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 456.16 | 2023 | +9.88% | -0.33% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 293.21 | 2023 | +1.39% | +0.51% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 290.12 | 2023 | +7.06% | +3.38% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 239.6 | 2023 | +1.53% | -2.3% | View data |
