Peaches and nectarines market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh peaches and nectarines in Austria experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 26 966 t in 2018, it gradually declined to 20 168 t by 2021, a cumulative drop of over 25%. This downward trend reversed in 2022 and 2023, with the market rebounding to 22 530 t and then 26 903 t, nearly returning to the 2018 level. Domestic production varied significantly during this period, falling from 2 670 t in 2018 to just 1 210 t in 2023, while imports consistently supplied the bulk of market needs.

In 2024, Austrian production was reported at approximately 1 559 t, with climate warming identified as a factor improving yields in previously cooler growing regions. The market remained heavily reliant on imports, which accounted for 90-95% of supply, primarily from Italy and Spain. Wholesale prices for peaches and nectarines, including imported fruit, were recorded at an average of 2.52 EUR/kg in calendar week 27, 35% higher than the previous year, reflecting ongoing consumer demand for fresh fruit.

Production peaches and nectarines in Austria

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of peaches and nectarines, 2017-2020

World map of production of peaches and nectarines, 2017-2020

Austria's production of peaches and nectarines declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 2 060 tonnes, marking a 17.9% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production actually increased by 10.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.5%. The peak was reached in 2018, with 2 670 tonnes produced, representing the largest annual increase of 43.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports peaches and nectarines from Austria

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Austria exported 1 885 tonnes of peaches and nectarines, a significant drop of 31.1% compared to 2019. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 37.9%, averaging an annual decline of 14.7%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 882 tonnes, which also saw the steepest decrease of 38.0%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase, with exports rising by 45.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Slovenia dominated Austria's exports of peaches and nectarines in volume, accounting for 75.7% of the total. The remaining exports were distributed among various smaller trading partners.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Austria's exports of peaches and nectarines in value terms reached 3 756 thousand US dollars, showing a modest decline of 3.6% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, overall exports grew by 4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 3 294 thousand US dollars, which also had the largest decline of 8.8%. The highest value occurred in 2019 at 3 896 thousand US dollars, accompanied by the biggest increase of 18.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

During the 2017–2020 period, Slovenia was the leading destination for Austria's peach and nectarine exports in value, holding a 73.4% share. Other markets collectively made up the remainder.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Austria in value, 2017-2020

Imports peaches and nectarines to Austria

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Austria imported 21 568 tonnes of peaches and nectarines, a substantial decrease of 17.8% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017–2020 timeframe, imports dropped by 32.5%, with an average annual reduction of 12.3%. The most significant decline was in 2018 at 18.1%, while 2019 saw a slight increase of 0.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Italy and Spain were the primary sources for Austria's imports of peaches and nectarines in volume, together making up 88.1% of the total. The rest was spread across other markets.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Austria's imports of peaches and nectarines in value terms amounted to 36 769 thousand US dollars, rising by 13.0% from the prior year. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports increased by 3.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 32 535 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 17.4%. The peak was in 2018 at 39 392 thousand US dollars.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy and Spain jointly accounted for 87.1% of Austria's total import value for peaches and nectarines. Other countries contributed to a diverse but smaller portion of the imports.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020