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 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

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

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

European and US apple inventories down; organic segment with premium supply
European apple stocks remain ample but with falling prices due to high supply and weaker demand. US Pacific Northwest inventories for Gala and Red Delicious are lower than last year, impacting