Future of fruit and vegetable trade in the EU over the next decade

According to the latest European Union agricultural outlook report (2024-2035), published by the European Commission, imports of fresh fruit and vegetables are expected to increase, while exports will see adjustments in some products.

The report notes that tomato imports will grow by 0.6% annually, with Morocco being the main supplier. In the case of oranges, a growth of 1.5% per year is expected, concentrated in the seasons outside the European harvest, while peaches and nectarines will increase by 5% per year, although starting from low volumes.

On the other hand, exports of tomatoes and peaches and nectarines will show an annual reduction of 0.2% and 2.9%, respectively, until 2035. In contrast, exports of oranges

The case of apples stands out among the products analyzed. In contrast to general trends, EU fresh apple exports will increase by 0.6% per year, reaching 1.1 million tons in 2035. This growth will be driven by varieties that are better suited to consumer preferences. Meanwhile, apple imports will fall by 0.9% per year due to increased domestic supply and the availability of new, high-quality varieties.

The report stresses the importance of adapting European production to new market demands and highlights the positive outlook for certain key products.

source: fepex.es

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