According to figures provided by the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA), apple production in the Southern Hemisphere is expected to total around 5,468 million tonnes, representing an approximately 1% growth when compared to the previous year. As for exports, they are expected to reach a total of approximately 1,667,369 tons, equivalent to a 4% growth.
In the case of pears, the report details that production is projected to be around 1.52 million tons, a 2% increase, while exports would increase by 5%, with a projected order volume of 749,821 tonnes.
According to the study, apple production in Chile and Brazil would total 1.627 million and 1.27 million tons respectively.
In the case of the Chilean industry the agency also makes reference to an 8% drop in production.
The ranking is followed by Argentina, with an estimated 937,000 tons, South Africa, with 826,000, and New Zealand with 519,000 tons.
Moreover, the study mentions that Argentina leads pear production, with an estimated 828,000 tonnes in 2013 and a projected production growth of 3%. Followed by South Africa, with 363,000 tons, Chile, with 191,000, and Australia, with 129,000 tons.
Local sources report that pear shipments will increase by 15% this season when compared with the year 2012.
Source: WAPA/Rionegro
Publication date: 2/21/2013
Source: http://www.freshplaza.com/news_detail.asp?id=106184
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