How is the fruit season developing in Spain?

In Spain, moderate temperatures have favored the production of melon, watermelon, pear and apple, although consumption has been low. Pear production in Catalonia will fall by 30% due to the drought, with a forecast of 80,426 tons, according to Spanish media.

 

A hail storm in Lleida has reduced the production of peaches, nectarines, pears and apples by more than 60%. In Murcia, the melon and watermelon area has fallen by 7.4% and 6.6% respectively. Despite good production, melon and watermelon producers fear a drop in prices in July.

 

Stone fruit, especially cherries, has increased production by 10%, although prices are not favorable. The pear and apple campaign in Catalonia is estimated at 887,300 tons, 18.8% more than last year, but consumption has dropped by 2.4% for apples and 15% for pears, reaching its lowest level in ten years.