Apple harvest in Europe – prospects for consumers in India and Vietnam

The latest estimates from WAPA (World Apple and Pear Association) indicate that European fruit growers will produce around 11 million tonnes of apples, which is 5% more than predicted in August. The increase in production is mainly due to favourable weather conditions at the end of the summer, which resulted in good fruit size. Autumn rainfall and temperature spikes have improved the colouring of popular varieties. This means that the quality of apples in many regions of Europe is better than expected this season.

The largest upward adjustments were recorded in the main apple-producing countries:

•    Poland: +400,000 tonnes,

•    Germany: +60-80,000 tonnes,

•    France: +20,000 tonnes,

•    Belgium and the Netherlands: +10–20,000 tonnes.

This means that Poland remains the largest apple producer in the EU in 2025 with 3.7 million tonnes, followed by Italy (2.25 million tonnes) and France (1.48 million tonnes).

The markets of the Middle East, Vietnam, India and North Africa are also seeing an increase in consumption, supported by a growing interest in healthy lifestyles. The increased demand for apples can be met by increased exports. This season, exports of European apples have increased by 20% year-on-year. This is particularly important for apple buyers in India (who prioritise supplies from Poland) and Vietnam, as European fruit growers have increased shipments to South and South-East Asia due to limited apple production in Turkey.