WAPA, the World Apple and Pear Association, released the apple and pear stock figures for 1 May 2024. The figures show that in Europe apple stocks increased by 1% compared to 2023 to reach 618 436 T, while pear stocks increased by 18.9% to reach 61 207 T. In the USA, apple stocks as of 1 May 2024 stood at 283 598 T (32.9% higher compared to 2023), with lower pear stocks at 27 999 T (9.4% less 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 slight increase in the EU apples stocks was mainly due to the following varieties: Cripps Pink increased by 6.8%, a 49.2% increase in Golden Delicious, and Fuji is 3.2% higher. Idared is 33.4% less and Jonagold 15.2% lower. Granny Smith is down by 22% and Red Jonaprince is 28.1% lower and Gala is 22% lower.
Pear Stocks in the EU are 18.9% higher with increases in Conference pears by 18.9%, and Rocha by 62.6% and a decreases of 59% in Alexandrina.
In the USA, apple stocks as of 1 May 2024 stood at 283 598 T (32.9% higher compared to 2023), while pear stocks are lower at 27 999 T (9.4% less than 2023). The apples stock of Fuji was up with 13.5%, Gala is -2.9% lower and Golden Delicious is up by 37.2%, while Granny Smith is 72.4% higher.
The US pear varieties saw an increase in Bosc of 1746.9% and Red Anjou is 32.1% higher.
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
Tel: +32 2 7771580
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www.wapa-association.org