WAPA, the World Apple and Pear Association, compiles stock figures for apples and pears from Europe and the United States every month.

WAPA reveals that European stocks of apples stood at 1,542,655 T as of May 1, 2022, 17.7% above the 2021 figure. This trend is explained by increases in Red Jonaprince (65.6% since 2021), Gala (+56.1%), Jonagold (+40.8%) and Golden Delicious (+27.7%), although several varieties show a decrease compared to 2021, among which Gloster (- 71.3%) and Granny Smith (-19.8%). On the other hand, pear stocks stood at 155,401 T on May 1, 2022, 2.4% above the 2021 volume.

While Italian varieties dropped to zero, Rocha pears from Portugal increased substantially (+30,678 T above 2021 levels). In the US, apple stocks in May stood at 785,260 T (+8.5% compared to 2021). Cosmic Crisp (+473.8% compared to 2021), Granny Smith (+60.8%) and Pink Lady (+22.8%) offset the decline of several important varieties, such as Fuji (-27.3%) and Red Delicious (-9.3%). %). US pear stocks stood at 45,758 T, 50.5% higher than last year, with Anjou pears up 51.3%. WAPA will continue to post stock levels for the rest of the season. The figures for June 1, 2022 will be made public on the WAPA website in early July.