Spain continues to lead European stone fruits production with a 23.58% share, although it experienced a slight decline of 0.17% in 2023. Italy is the second largest producer with 19.06%, also declining by 1.49%. Greece and Romania follow with 13.45% and 9.81%, experiencing declines of 2.37% and 4.36%, respectively. Serbia bucks the trend with a 1.95% increase, reaching a 9.33% share. France's share fell 1.79% to 5.95%, and Poland, holding 4.15%, saw a 3.58% decline. Notably, smaller producers like Switzerland and Belgium saw increases of 3.04% and 2.85%, respectively, while Austria saw a sharp decline of 16.94%, significantly reducing its share.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in Serbia and stabilization efforts in smaller markets showing positive variations. The effect of climatological changes and agricultural policies will be crucial. Additionally, technological advancements in agricultural practices may influence future production volumes and trends across key producing countries.
Top countries in Stone Fruits Harvested Production Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 23.58 | 2023 | +52.83% | -0.17% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 19.06 | 2023 | -10.07% | -1.49% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 13.45 | 2023 | -4.71% | -2.37% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 9.81 | 2023 | +1.87% | -4.36% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Serbia | 9.33 | 2023 | -2.83% | +1.95% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 5.95 | 2023 | -4.99% | -1.79% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 4.15 | 2023 | -18.67% | -3.58% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2.66 | 2023 | -43.74% | -0.59% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 2.05 | 2023 | +1.96% | -2.08% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 2.04 | 2023 | +2.68% | +0.41% | View data |
