In 2025, the movement of apple and pear stocks across the United States and Europe has shown distinct trends, reflecting shifts in supply, demand, and market conditions. U.S. apple and pear stocks experienced notable declines, signaling potential supply constraints and evolving consumer preferences. Meanwhile, in Europe, apple and pear stock movement increased, indicating higher turnover rates and dynamic market adjustments. Key varieties, including Cosmic Crisp, Pink Lady, and Concorde pears, saw significant increases in movement, while others, such as Red Delicious, Fuji, and Bosc pears, faced declines. These trends highlight the complexities of the fruit market, influenced by production levels, storage capacities, and shifting consumer demand.
The total movement of U.S. apple stocks has declined in 2025 compared to 2024, reflecting a broader downward trend in supply. The Moved 2025 TOTAL column shows a reduction of 260,017 tons, a larger drop than the 231,887-ton decline recorded in 2024. This represents a 3.9% year-over-year decrease, signaling potential supply constraints or shifting market dynamics. Notably, some varieties, such as Cosmic Crisp and Pink Lady, showed significant increases in movement, while others like Red Delicious and Fuji saw substantial declines.
The total movement of U.S. pear stocks has declined significantly in 2025 compared to 2024, reflecting a sharp contraction in supply. The Moved 2025 TOTAL column shows a reduction of 31,331 tons, slightly less than the 34,309-ton decline recorded in 2024. This represents a 26.0% year-over-year decrease, highlighting considerable declines in key varieties such as Bosc (-72.6%), Comice (-64.8%), and Northwest Bartletts (-23.7%). Despite these overall reductions, Concorde pears experienced a notable increase of 404.7%, indicating shifting market dynamics.
The total movement of European apple stocks has increased in 2025 compared to 2024, indicating a shift in market trends. The Moved 2025 TOTAL column shows a reduction of 573,452 tons, which is significantly higher than the 440,602-ton reduction recorded in 2024. This represents a 4.3% year-over-year increase, suggesting increased stock turnover and potential changes in demand or supply chain efficiency. Notable varieties such as Gala (-111,765 tons), Golden Delicious (-95,930 tons), and Red Delicious (-39,097 tons) experienced significant stock movement, reflecting strong market activity. However, some varieties, including Cox Orange and Bramley, showed sharp increases in stock levels, indicating potential shifts in consumer preference or production strategies.
The total movement of European pear stocks in 2025 has increased compared to 2024, reflecting a notable shift in market activity. The Moved 2025 TOTAL column shows a reduction of 62,485 tons, a smaller decline than the 78,932-ton reduction recorded in 2024. This represents a 4.5% year-over-year increase, indicating a higher rate of stock turnover. Notably, Conference pears experienced the highest movement, with 73,681 tons removed, though this was a decline from the previous year’s 106,458 tons. Other significant changes include a sharp increase in movement for Abate Fetel pears, up 422.8%, while Rocha pears also saw increased movement. In contrast, Alexandrina and Doyenne du Comice pears had lower movement than in 2024.
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