Germany: more expensive Gala and Boskoop, carrot harvest nearing end in Rhineland
In October, domestic apples dominated on German wholesale markets, while prices for Boskoop and Gala were 9–20% higher year on year. In Rhineland, the carrot harvest was nearing its end, and in

France: lower production of lettuce, carrots and apples
In France, in the 2026-2027 season, lettuce production is expected to fall by 8%, and carrot production for the fresh market by 11%. In fruit, apple harvests are expected to be lower, estimated at

France: lower pear production forecast, apples more expensive year on year
French production of dessert pears is estimated at 144,000 tonnes, 9% less than in 2025. In August, apple prices in France amounted to 1.38 euro/kg, and the NEPG forecast for ware potato harvests

Italy: more expensive peppers, cheaper table grapes
In Italy, pepper prices are rising as the field-grown campaign ends and greenhouse product from Sicily enters the market. After the supply of the Vittoria variety ended, table grape prices fell by

EU: Apple harvests expected to fall by around 16 percent in the 2026/2027 season
On August 6, WAPA presented a forecast of significantly lower apple harvests in the European Union for the 2026/2027 season at the Prognosfruit conference in Konstanz. A drop in production below

EU apple crop drops to 9-year low, supply tightens in 2026/27
The 2026/27 European apple crop is forecast at 9.5 million tonnes, down 15.6% year-on-year and the lowest in nine years, due to weather extremes across the continent. According to the World Apple

French and British apple harvests near five-year averages, Ukrainian prices forecast to fall
France and the UK expect apple harvests close to five-year averages, while Ukrainian market participants predict a decline in wholesale apple prices for the 2026/27 season. According to

Catalonia's Apple Harvest Recovers, German Drought Threatens Output
Catalonia forecasts a 9% year-on-year increase in apple production to 289,600 tonnes for 2026, while German processors warn of smaller fruit due to drought, potentially impacting European supply

Catalonia forecasts 9% increase in apple harvest; Kazakhstan to ban imports
Catalonia projects a 9% rise in apple production to 289,600 tonnes for 2026, while Kazakhstan will ban apple imports, including from EU suppliers, from August to December 2026. The Association of

Kazakhstan to Ban Apple Imports, EU Wholesale Prices Drop Sharply
Kazakhstan will introduce a ban on apple imports, including from the EU, from August to December 2026. Meanwhile, wholesale apple prices in major EU producer countries have fallen by 18.5%

Kazakhstan to ban apple imports; EU prices drop sharply
Kazakhstan will impose a ban on apple imports, including from the EU, starting August 1, 2026. Meanwhile, average wholesale apple prices in major EU producer countries fell by 18.5% year-on-year

Sharp Drop in Belgian and Dutch Apple Harvests; Kazakhstan Bans Imports
Belgium and the Netherlands are forecasting significantly reduced apple harvests for 2026, while Kazakhstan will ban apple imports—including from key European suppliers—from August to December

Sharp drop in Dutch and Greek apple harvests to affect European trade
Dutch apple production for 2026 is forecast to fall 18% year-on-year to 195,000 tonnes, while Greek apple exports up to June 2026 have dropped by 38.6%. Dutch apple production for the 2026 season

Spain prepares for new digital logistics rules in apple trade
From October 2026, all road transport of apples in Spain will require digital documentation in line with new national regulations, impacting exporters and logistics operators. Spanish apple

Italy increases apple exports in 2025/26; stable prices for main varieties
Italy exported over 1 million tonnes of apples in 2025, up 17% from 2024, with stable export prices for Fuji, Golden, and Granny Smith varieties. In the 2025/26 season, Italy exported more than 1

South Tyrol and Trentino focus on apple innovation and supply continuity for European markets
South Tyrolean and Trentino apple producers are highlighting advanced storage and supply chain innovations ahead of the 2026 summer and autumn trade season, aiming to ensure consistent European

Large apple stocks remain in European warehouses as of June 2026
On June 1, 2026, apple stocks in European warehouses reached 1 million tonnes, 50.9% higher than a year earlier, according to WAPA data. According to WAPA, as of June 1, 2026, the total apple

South African Apple Promotions and Strong European Competition Influence Market
South African apples saw a 36.9% sales increase during major promotions in China, while European suppliers such as Italy, Greece, and Turkey are reporting normal or above-average apple harvests,

Strong Competition from Italy, Greece and Turkey Shapes European Apple Market in July 2026
Apple harvests in Italy, Greece and Turkey are at normal or above-normal levels for the 2026/27 season, increasing competition for exporters in Europe and affecting trade conditions for Polish

Smaller organic apple harvest in Europe, South African apples promoted in China, US crop reporting changes
European organic apple harvest is expected to be smaller in 2026 due to hail, with potential price increases. South African apple exports see strong retail promotion in China, and US crop

Peru launches large-scale blueberry exports as European suppliers finish season
Peru has started its first commercial blueberry harvest at the new Piscu farm, with exports expected to increase as Serbia and Portugal end their seasons and Romania remains active. The Peruvian

Smaller European Organic Apple Harvest and Stable Southern Hemisphere Supply Affect Trade
European organic apple production is forecast to be smaller this season due to hail damage, while Southern Hemisphere exporters maintain steady shipments and organic demand continues to rise. The

European organic apple harvest smaller; South African exports shift focus
European forecasts indicate a smaller organic apple harvest for 2026, with expectations of slightly higher prices. South Africa is increasing apple exports to China, potentially impacting European

European Organic Apple Harvest Down, South African Exports Up, Prices Under Pressure
European organic apple harvest forecasts for 2026 indicate a smaller crop, while South African apple exports are rising and entering key Asian markets. Market prices for dessert apples in Europe

Catalonia authorizes Harvista for apples; European organic supply stable, export prices fall
Spanish authorities have granted Catalonia's apple growers exceptional approval to use Harvista™ to delay harvest and extend storage in the 2026 season. Meanwhile, European export prices for