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Peaches and nectarines market in Europe

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Europe" region includes following countries:

Albania

Andorra

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Croatia

Gibraltar

Greece

the Holy See

Italy

Malta

Montenegro

Portugal

San Marino

Serbia

Slovenia

Spain

North Macedonia

Bulgaria

Belarus

Czechia

Hungary

Moldova

Poland

Romania

Russia

Slovakia

Ukraine

Denmark

Estonia

Faroe Islands

Finland

Åland Islands

Iceland

Ireland

Latvia

Lithuania

Norway

Sweden

the United Kingdom

Isle of Man

Austria

Belgium

France

Germany

Liechtenstein

Luxembourg

Monaco

the Netherlands

Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

The European market for fresh peaches and nectarines saw considerable movement between 2018 and 2023. Market volume remained near 4.8 million tons in 2018 and 2019 before a steep decline to 3.9 million tons in 2020 and a further drop to 3.4 million tons by 2022. This multi-year contraction was abruptly reversed in 2023, when the market recovered to 4.1 million tons.

The sharp downturn was directly caused by a series of extreme weather events. Devastating frosts in Italy cut its production by 35% in 2020, while similar conditions in Greece contributed to a continent-wide harvest that was 15% smaller than the previous year. The following year, 2021, brought the smallest European crop in three decades due to continued adverse climate factors, severely constraining supply.

By 2023, growing conditions had normalized, allowing European production to rebound by 14% compared to 2022 and restoring market volume. Underlying this recovery, structural changes persisted, such as the ongoing economic-driven reduction of peach orchard area in Greece, which continued to shift the supply base toward other stone fruits.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Europe in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production peaches and nectarines in Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of peaches and nectarines, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Europe produced 3 720 K t of peaches and nectarines, representing a 12.4% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 12.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 5.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Europe in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.0%)	5.1%	(12.4%)	(4.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports peaches and nectarines from Europe

Exports in kind, K t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 317 K t, then peaked in 2020 at 901 K t, showing a 2.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, cross-border shipments of peaches and nectarines from Europe increased by 184.3% year-over-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018, at 20.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.2%)	(18.8%)	184.3%	22.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—Switzerland, Brazil, and Norway—collectively accounted for 3.5% of total European exports of peaches and nectarines in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

After a two-year decline, foreign supplies of peaches and nectarines from Europe increased. In 2020, Europe exported 1 426 M $ US worth of peaches and nectarines, marking a limited uptick of 8.9% relative to the prior year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 310 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 10.8%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 4.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.4%)	(10.8%)	8.9%	(1.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Switzerland, Norway, and Brazil—together absorbed 5.2% of total European exports of peaches and nectarines in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports peaches and nectarines to Europe

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Europe registered 1 078 K t of peach and nectarine deliveries, constituting a 23.7% increase from 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 184 K t, while the minimum was in 2019 at 872 K t. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 7.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 26.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.3%	(26.4%)	23.7%	(2.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the partner portfolio for imports of peaches and nectarines to Europe in kind was quite broad. Turkey (6.6% of imports in kind), Uzbekistan (1.4%), and China (1.0%) together represented only 9.1% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year fall, the volume of peach and nectarine imports to Europe increased. In 2020, imports amounted to 1 910 M $ US, showing an 11.7% rise compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 710 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 8.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.6%)	(8.9%)	11.7%	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

The structure of imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 points to a diversified set of partners. Turkey (6.9% of imports in value terms), South Africa (2.0%), and Chile (1.9%) jointly accounted for only 10.7% of total flows, while the remaining 89.3% was dispersed among numerous smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io