WAPA, the World Apple and Pear Association, released the apple and pear stock figures for 1 March 2024. The figures show that in Europe apple stocks decreased by -2.2% compared to 2023 to reach -623 621 T, while pear stocks increased to 1.7% to reach 85 840 T. In the USA, apple stocks as of 1 March 2024 stood at 265 219 T (35% higher compared to 2023), with pear stocks also higher at 36 433 T (16.5% more than 2023).
WAPA, the World Apple and Pear Association, collects the monthly stock figures for apples and pears from Europe and the United States. The decrease in the EU apples stocks was mainly due to a reduction in the following varieties: Idared is 26.1% less, Jonagold 11.5% lower, and Fuji 8.1% down, Granny Smith is down by 23% and Red Jonaprince is 24.2% lower. A 29% increase in Golden Delicious, Cripps Pink increased by 16.1%, Gala is 0.8% higher.
Pear Stocks in the EU are 1.7% higher with increases in Conference pears by 7%, and Rocha at 23%. Decreases in varieties of Alexandrina with 67.8% less, Abate Fetel is down by 95.7%.
In the USA, apple stocks as of 1 March 2024 stood at 265 219 T (35% higher compared to 2023), while pear stocks is higher at 16.5% to 36 433 T. The apples stocks of Fuji was up with 12.6%, Gala is -3.2% lower and Golden Delicious is up by 42%. Granny Smith is 60.8% higher.
The US pear varieties saw an increase in Bosc of 230.4% and Red Anjou 24.9%.
WAPA will continue to publish the monthly stock figures on its website and social media channels for the rest of the season.
For more information:
World Apple and Pear Association
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www.wapa-association.org