In 2023, Spain led European organic apricots production with 6.19 thousand metric tons, though it experienced a 5.36% decline from the previous year. Greece and Bulgaria showed significant growth of 18.89% and 25.62%, respectively. Small-scale producers like Croatia, Hungary, and Romania also posted notable increases. Conversely, Cyprus experienced a slight decline, and the Czech Republic fell by 31.32%. Over the past five years, these countries demonstrated fluctuating growth, driven by varying climatic and market conditions.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential expansion in Eastern European countries with historically smaller outputs.
- Continued focus on organic and sustainable farming practices could influence production levels.
- Spain's response to decline and strategy to regain market leadership will be critical.
- Impact of changing consumer preferences for organic produce on production trends.
Top countries in Organic Apricots Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 6,190 | 2023 | -41.34% | -5.36% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Greece | 2,020 | 2023 | +7.91% | +18.89% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Bulgaria | 682 | 2023 | +12.36% | +25.62% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Croatia | 162 | 2023 | +38.46% | +36.65% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 154 | 2023 | +0.65% | +23.03% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 131 | 2023 | +3.97% | +130.81% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 72 | 2023 | +4.35% | +40.82% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Cyprus | 65 | 2023 | -1.52% | -1.75% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Serbia | 50 | 2023 | +25% | +13.12% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 37 | 2023 | -78.1% | -31.32% | View data |
