Poland leads European dessert apple production with 3.79 million metric tons in 2023, experiencing a 0.73% growth. Italy, France, Hungary, Romania, and Spain show declines in production, with Italy at -0.61%. The Netherlands and Austria face notable reductions with -3.3% and -3.52%, respectively. The United Kingdom and Portugal report growth, while Ireland and Finland achieve the highest increases at 3.9% and 3.71%. Small producers like Luxembourg witness significant declines.
Future trends in European dessert apple production should consider climate change impacts on yield, technological advancements for efficiency improvements, and potential shifts in consumer preferences towards organic and locally-sourced apples, impacting production dynamics by country.
Top countries in Dessert Apples Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 3,790 | 2023 | +2.46% | +0.73% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 2,130 | 2023 | +0.24% | -0.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 1,370 | 2023 | -1.42% | -1.62% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 661 | 2023 | +1.29% | -0.45% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 587.9 | 2023 | +1% | -1.67% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 377.8 | 2023 | -2.02% | -1.88% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 319.4 | 2023 | +2.04% | +1.4% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 290.3 | 2023 | +0.52% | +1.66% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 244.9 | 2023 | -4.04% | -3.3% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 180.6 | 2023 | 0% | -3.52% | View data |
