Downturn for apple and pear stocks

Europe's apple and pear stocks are down again this year due to shorter crop and higher local consumption. Apple stock stand for 2,38 million tons, that is to say 6,35% less than the year before. Stocks in France and Italy, the two largest apple producing countries in Europe, have failed 13,18 and 5,40% to 556 785 and 833 426 tons respectively. As for pears, stocks are down by a quarter in Italy to 121 888 tons for EU's total volume of 346 466 tons.