Apple Harvests in Europe / Quarterly Export Data – Outlook for Buyers in India and Vietnam
The latest EU data and harvest forecasts for the 2026/2027 season provide distributors, importers and government representatives in India and Vietnam with key insights needed to plan stable and secure supply chains to Asia.
An analysis of export data (CN 080810) for May–August 2026 shows a marked decline in apple exports from European Union countries compared with previous months, reflecting dwindling cold-storage stocks and the start of the harvest season in France and Italy in August. At the same time, it confirms that India and Vietnam remain priority export destinations for European apple producers.
The combined volume of exports (in tonnes) to India and Vietnam is presented in the table below:
By individual country:
WAPA Forecasts:
According to the latest WAPA forecasts, this year’s apple production in the European Union is expected to reach nearly 9.5 million tonnes, representing a year-on-year decline of 15.6% due to extreme weather events. Despite a more challenging season and lower harvests in countries such as Poland (2.67 million tonnes; -30%) and France (1.16 million tonnes; -24%), the EU sector remains highly competitive. Italy is recording stable production (2.27 million tonnes; just -2.2%), while Spain (+7.5%) and Greece (+53%) are expected to see increases. This ensures continuity of supply of key varieties such as Gala (1.36 million tonnes) and Golden Delicious (1.81 million tonnes).
