WAPA, the World Apple and Pear Association, released the apple and pear stock figures for 1 April 2024. The figures show that in Europe apple stocks increased slightly by 0.3% compared to 2023 to reach -674616 T, while pear stocks increased with 16.3% to reach 135 589 T. In the USA, apple stocks as of 1 April 2024 stood at 290 664 T (36.2% higher compared to 2023), with pear stocks also higher at 32 438 T (7.9% more than 2023).
WAPA, the World Apple and Pear Association, collects the monthly stock figures for apples and pears from Europe and the United States. The increase in the EU apples stocks was due to an increase in the following varieties: Golden Delicious 41.3%, Cripps Pink 12.9%, Fuji 2.5%. Idared is 28.4% less, Jonagold 14% lower, and Elstar 48.1% down. The 16.3% increase in Pear Stocks in the EU are due to increases in Conference pears by 19.8%, and Doyenne du comic by 60%. Decreases in varieties of Alexandrina with 56.5% less, Abate Fetel is down by 100%, but from a much lower base.
In the USA, apple stocks as of 1 April 2024 stood at 290 664 T (36.2% higher compared to 2023), with pear stocks also higher at 32 438 T (7.9% more than 2023). The apple stocks of Fuji was up with 14.1%, Gala is 0.2% higher and Golden Delicious is up by 46.8%, while Granny Smith is 72.2% higher.
The US pear varieties saw an increase in Bosc of 423.4% and Red Anjou with 30.1%.
WAPA will continue to publish the monthly stock figures on its website and social media channels for the rest of the season.
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World Apple and Pear Association
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