Apple production is up

French apple production is forecast this year up by about 7% from last year. At the beginning of the marketing year, the market is very dynamic for export to less developed countries, especially to Asia.

 

 

 

According to data processed by Agreste, French production of apples is expected to total 1,540,400 tonnes, ie + 7% over one year and + 2% over 5 years. Climatic conditions have penalized the size of early varieties. But in most areas, production remains high, especially in Golden and Gala.

 

 

 

The Golden variety is expected to reach 414 400 tonnes or + 10% and the Gala variety 298 400 tonnes or + 6%. According to the data as of October 1st, surfaces total 377,000 hectares, ie + 1% over one year and + 2% over 5 years.