The European Fruit Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) showed significant variation by country in 2024. Albania leads with the highest index level, followed closely by Hungary and Slovenia. Despite these high values, year-on-year growth varies, with Hungary marking a 10.58% increase, while Albania remains unchanged. Notable rises also occurred in Montenegro, Slovenia, and Malta, indicating regional differences in inflationary pressures. Conversely, Switzerland shows the only decline, reflecting stable or decreasing fruit prices.
Future trends to watch include rising inflation impacts across Southern and Eastern Europe, influencing consumer behavior and purchasing power, and potential supply chain disruptions affecting fruit prices, particularly in key producing nations.
Top countries in Fruit HICP by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Indexes 2015 = 100 | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Albania | 181.4 | 2022 | +1.53% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Hungary | 178.62 | 2022 | +16.27% | +10.58% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Slovenia | 149.56 | 2022 | +12.9% | +6.07% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Malta | 142.12 | 2022 | +9.68% | +5.67% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 139.9 | 2022 | +9.13% | +4.2% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Montenegro | 137.9 | 2022 | +13.26% | +9.03% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 136.62 | 2022 | +9.75% | +5.18% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Estonia | 135.01 | 2022 | +10.98% | +4.41% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 133.68 | 2022 | +4.59% | +4.45% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 130.9 | 2022 | +13.65% | +4.28% | View data |
