EU: Peach And Nectarine Market 2025

Peach And Nectarine Market Size in the EU

The EU peach and nectarine market fell modestly to $X in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Peach And Nectarine Production in the EU

In value terms, peach and nectarine production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2021 were Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Greece (X tons), with a combined 92% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Spain (with a CAGR of +2.2%), while production for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the production figures.

In 2021, the average yield of peaches and nectarines in the European Union totaled X tons per ha, with an increase of 6.8% compared with the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by 9.6% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the peach and nectarine yield remained at a somewhat 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 the European Union was estimated at X ha, remaining stable against 2020. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 1.5%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the peach and nectarine harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Peach And Nectarine Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2021, approx. X tons of peaches and nectarines were exported in the European Union; falling by -10.4% against the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 16% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, peach and nectarine exports rose sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 11%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) was the main exporter of peaches and nectarines, committing 71% of total exports. Italy (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Greece (X tons). All these countries together held near 18% share of total exports. The following exporters - France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) - each reached a 5.5% share of total exports.

Spain experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of peaches and nectarines. At the same time, the Netherlands (+2.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +2.2% from 2012-2021. By contrast, France (-6.6%), Greece (-9.6%) and Italy (-13.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Spain (+24 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Greece and Italy saw its share reduced by -4.4% and -16.4% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the largest peach and nectarine supplier in the European Union, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Greece, with a 3.9% share.

In Spain, peach and nectarine exports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (-8.6% per year) and Greece (-8.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, surging by 19% against the previous year. Export price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% 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 export price increased by +83.2% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by 40%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+5.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Peach And Nectarine Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2021, peach and nectarine imports in the European Union contracted slightly to X tons, with a decrease of -4.8% compared with the previous year. In general, imports recorded a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 15%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, peach and nectarine imports stood at $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 16%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by France (X tons), Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the major importers of peaches and nectarines, together mixing up 72% of total imports. Romania (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Austria (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Italy (with a CAGR of +7.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 55% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Romania, Portugal, Austria, the Czech Republic, Sweden and Bulgaria, which together accounted for a further 34%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +11.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Import price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% 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 import price increased by +71.1% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by 40%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+12.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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