Harvested production of stone fruits in the Netherlands has experienced a declining trend from 2015 to 2023. In 2023, production stood at 18.25 thousand metric tons. Significant variations include a decline of 2.29% in 2016, stabilization in 2017, a decrease of 1.56% in 2018, a slight increase of 0.95% in 2019, and marginal fluctuations thereafter. The average variation per year for the last five years is -0.7% CAGR.
Future projections indicate a slight growth with a forecasted CAGR of 0.04% and a total growth rate of 0.22% from 2024 to 2028.
Trends to watch include:
- Impacts of climate change on harvest yields
- Technological advancements in agricultural practices
- Shifts in consumer demand for stone fruits
- Trade policies affecting export and import markets
