Poland leads European apple production with 3.86 million metric tons, followed by Italy at 2.17 million, and France with 1.62 million. Germany and Spain make up the top five. Notably, Poland saw a slight decline of -0.72% in 2023. Italy and France also experienced decreases of -2.53% and -1.47% respectively, while Spain's production increased by 1.24%. Significant growth was observed in Denmark (4.68%) and emerging markets like Kosovo (8.25%) and Cyprus (8.71%). Conversely, Hungary and Lithuania faced sharp declines of -6.57% and -16.22% respectively. Malta experienced a full -100% reduction, halting production entirely.
Looking ahead, Spain and Portugal's positive trends could continue, while Eastern European countries like Kosovo and Cyprus may contribute more significantly to regional production growth. However, the persistent decline in established markets such as Germany and Poland could hint at shifting regional dynamics.
Top countries in Apples Harvested Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 3,860 | 2023 | -9.53% | -0.72% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 2,170 | 2023 | -3.83% | -2.53% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 1,620 | 2023 | -9.5% | -1.47% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 922.32 | 2023 | -13.88% | -5.1% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 598.64 | 2023 | +20.61% | +1.24% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 553.4 | 2023 | +2.84% | +1.94% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 548.92 | 2023 | +1.02% | -2.86% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Serbia | 493.49 | 2023 | +1.5% | +1.4% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 483.13 | 2023 | +38% | -6.57% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 305.64 | 2023 | +4.96% | +2.98% | View data |