Austria: Peach And Nectarine Market 2025

Peach And Nectarine Market Size in Austria

The Austrian peach and nectarine market expanded slightly to $X in 2021, increasing by 4.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a pronounced slump. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Peach And Nectarine Production in Austria

In value terms, peach and nectarine production contracted modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 111% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average peach and nectarine yield in Austria expanded remarkably to X tons per ha, rising by 11% against 2020. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average peach and nectarine yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of peaches and nectarines production in Austria totaled X ha, almost unchanged from 2020. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 9.8% against the previous year. The peach and nectarine harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Peach And Nectarine Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of peaches and nectarines, when their volume decreased by -11% to X tons. Overall, total exports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +47.1% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, peach and nectarine exports stood at $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 41%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of peach and nectarine exports from Austria, together comprising 86% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +243.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for peach and nectarine exported from Austria were Germany ($X), Slovenia ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 83% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +244.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average peach and nectarine export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 14% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, peach and nectarine export price increased by +62.9% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 42%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Peach And Nectarine Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2021, approx. X tons of peaches and nectarines were imported into Austria; with a decrease of -6.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, peach and nectarine imports totaled $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of peach and nectarine imports to Austria, with a combined 90% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Turkey (with a CAGR of +48.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest peach and nectarine suppliers to Austria, with a combined 89% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Turkey, which accounted for a further 7.9%.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +48.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average peach and nectarine import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 12% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, peach and nectarine import price increased by +71.2% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 36% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices from Spain ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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