The European Dessert Apples Price Index shows significant variation across countries. As of 2024, Latvia leads with the highest index value, followed by Poland and Austria, indicating a strong price appreciation compared to 2015. Between 2022 and 2023, most countries experienced positive growth, with Austria and Slovakia showing the highest increases. Conversely, Lithuania and Cyprus saw a decline, and Sweden had a notable decrease. Over the last five years, countries like Latvia and Austria have seen consistent growth, while others like the Netherlands and Cyprus have faced challenges.
Future trends to watch include potential price stabilization due to increased production efficiency and market saturation in higher-index countries. Climate change impacts on harvesting and new EU agricultural policies may also significantly influence future prices. Monitoring these variables will be crucial for stakeholders in the European apple market.
Top countries in Dessert Apples Price Index by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Indexes 2015 = 100 | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Latvia | 263.14 | 2022 | +30% | +11.2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 227.81 | 2022 | -1.58% | +4.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 206.2 | 2022 | -10.62% | +18.63% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovakia | 175.4 | 2022 | +10.58% | +16.61% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Estonia | 164.52 | 2022 | +22.09% | +10.74% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Malta | 164.08 | 2022 | +1.43% | +9.68% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 154.6 | 2022 | +5.93% | +10.77% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 152.42 | 2022 | +3.97% | +14.61% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 148.97 | 2022 | -9.73% | +6.47% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 148.72 | 2022 | +3.63% | +11.72% | View data |
