As of June 1, 2025, apple stocks across the monitored European countries totaled 677,364 tons, reflecting a decrease of 9.9% compared to the 751,578 tons recorded on the same date in 2024. The most significant year-over-year declines were observed in Poland (down 122,000 tons or -40.2%), Italy (down 198,281 tons or -7.0%), and France (down 86,187 tons despite an 18.8% increase in year-over-year percentage, due to higher movement in 2025). Austria, Belgium, and the Czech Republic also experienced sharp reductions in stock volumes, with Austria dropping by 60.4% and the Czech Republic by 98.3%.

Apple Stocks

Conversely, some countries recorded higher apple stock levels in June 2025 compared to the previous year. Switzerland saw a 113.9% increase, rising from 9,440 tons in 2024 to 20,194 tons in 2025. The Netherlands also increased its holdings by 28.5%, reaching 25,293 tons. Notably, the United Kingdom registered the highest relative growth, with apple stocks jumping 548.4% year-over-year, up from 2,694 tons to 17,468 tons. Despite these gains, the overall reduction in total European stocks suggests a net decrease of 74,214 tons compared to June 2024.

PearStock
European pear stocks stood at 48,939 tons on June 1, 2025, marking a 31.3% decline from the 71,273 tons recorded on the same date in 2024. Significant year-over-year reductions were reported in Spain (Catalonia), which saw stocks fall from 12,034 tons to 4,296 tons (a 64.3% drop), and the Netherlands, where stocks decreased by 13,898 tons to 39,724 tons, a 25.9% decline. Germany also recorded a sharp drop of 68%, with stocks falling to 137 tons in 2025 from 428 tons in 2024.

Pear Stocks

In contrast, France and the United Kingdom reported notable increases in pear stocks. France saw a 78% year-over-year increase, rising from 136 tons in 2024 to 242 tons in 2025. The United Kingdom recorded the highest relative growth, with stocks increasing from 13 tons in 2024 to 378 tons in 2025, a 2807.7% surge. However, the overall regional trend remains negative, with several countries, including Belgium, Portugal, Poland, and the Czech Republic, showing reduced or eliminated stock levels compared to the previous year.

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