Trajectoire de production sur 10 ans: Étoiles montantes et producteurs en déclin
Across the EU-27, total apricot production fell from 664.3 thousand tonnes in 2016 to 573.0 thousand tonnes in 2025 — a net decline of 91.4 thousand tonnes (-13.7%, a -1.63% CAGR). The decade high came in 2017 at 790.8 thousand tonnes, and the decade low was 510.4 thousand tonnes in 2021.
Italy retained its position as the EU's top apricot producer, but its output slipped from 237.0 thousand tonnes in 2016 to 211.6 thousand tonnes in 2025 (a -1.25% CAGR, -25.5 thousand tonnes net) and was classified as Declining. Spain, the second-largest producer, was broadly flat (a -0.46% CAGR, -5.6 thousand tonnes net) and classified as Stable, though its output fluctuated widely between a low of 80.9 thousand tonnes in 2022 and a high of 176.3 thousand tonnes in 2018. France, the third-largest, declined modestly (a -1.18% CAGR, -11.5 thousand tonnes net); its 2020 value carries a break-in-series flag reflecting a reporting change.
The steepest production falls among the top eight producers came from Bulgaria (-25.93% CAGR, -93.3% net, collapsing from 15.5 thousand tonnes to just 1.0 thousand tonnes), Hungary (-11.70% CAGR, -67.4% net), Romania (-2.78% CAGR, -22.4% net), and Greece (-2.54% CAGR, -20.6% net). All eight of Greece's year values carry an estimated flag, indicating provisional or estimated reporting. The only rising producer was Austria, which nearly doubled its output (a 7.06% CAGR, +84.8% net), growing from 5.3 thousand tonnes to 9.7 thousand tonnes — though it remains the smallest producer among the top eight. Bulgaria's 2016 value is flagged as a definitional difference.
All values in 1 000 t. b = break in series, d = definition differs, e = estimated.
| Country | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | CAGR | Net Change (1 000 t) | Trajectory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 237.0 | 266.4 | 229.0 | 273.0 | 173.4 | 189.6 | 230.1 | 207.2 | 240.1 | 211.6 | -1.25% | -25.5 | Declining |
| Spain | 139.6 | 162.9 | 176.3 | 145.8 | 128.7 | 114.7 | 80.9 | 108.5 | 155.6 | 134.0 | -0.46% | -5.6 | Stable |
| France | 113.3 | 159.3 | 112.9 | 134.8 | 85.3b | 54.6 | 128.1 | 127.8 | 82.8 | 101.8 | -1.18% | -11.5 | Declining |
| Greece | 92.4e | 106.6e | 108.6e | 118.3e | 125.6e | 76.5e | 112.2e | 98.3e | 122.4e | 73.3e | -2.54% | -19.1 | Declining |
| Romania | 29.5 | 32.6 | 34.4 | 29.4 | 26.8 | 26.8 | 23.5 | 24.6 | 22.9 | 22.9 | -2.78% | -6.6 | Declining |
| Hungary | 23.5 | 24.1 | 14.3 | 25.5 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 24.1 | 16.3 | 25.0 | 7.7 | -11.70% | -15.9 | Declining |
| Bulgaria | 15.5d | 22.5 | 13.6 | 20.2 | 9.5 | 20.7 | 19.0 | 10.8 | 18.6 | 1.0 | -25.93% | -14.5 | Declining |
| Austria | 5.3 | 6.5 | 9.3 | 11.5 | 1.6 | 5.7 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 6.8 | 9.7 | +7.06% | +4.5 | Ascending |
| EU-27 | 664.3 | 790.8 | 709.3 | 771.3 | 570.8 | 510.4 | 637.4 | 607.6 | 683.7 | 573.0 | -1.63% | -91.4 | Declining |
Tableau de stabilité d'approvisionnement: Classement de fiabilité
Volume leadership and supply reliability are both held by Italy in the apricot sector — a rare alignment. Ranking the top eight producers by coefficient of variation (CV), where a lower CV means steadier year-to-year output, Italy tops the list as both the largest-volume and most stable supplier (CV 13.2%), though its maximum single-year drawdown of -36.5% shows that even the most reliable producer can experience sharp seasonal losses.
Romania (CV 14.2%) and Greece (CV 16.7%) occupy the next stability tiers despite much smaller volumes. Greece's all-estimated dataset introduces some caveat, but its relatively low CV of 16.7% suggests reasonably consistent apricot output. Spain (CV 19.8%) falls just inside moderately stable territory, while France (CV 26.0%) crosses into the volatile zone despite being the third-largest producer.
At the most volatile end, Bulgaria (CV 41.2%) and Austria (CV 40.1%) are the least reliable sources. Bulgaria's -94.4% max drawdown — from 20.7 thousand tonnes in 2021 to 1.0 thousand tonnes in 2025 — is a near-total collapse. Hungary (CV 35.7%) also shows extreme volatility, with production swinging from 25.5 thousand tonnes down to 7.7 thousand tonnes over the decade. For buyers seeking dependable supply, Italy is the clear choice, combining volume leadership with the best stability metrics.
CV < 10% = Very stable; CV 10–20% = Moderately stable; CV > 20% = Volatile.
| Country | Mean (1 000 t) | CV% | Max Drawdown% | Years Below Mean | Stability Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 225.7 | 13.2% | -36.5% | 4 | 1 |
| Romania | 27.3 | 14.2% | -14.5% | 6 | 2 |
| Greece | 103.4 | 16.7% | -40.1% | 4 | 3 |
| Spain | 134.7 | 19.8% | -29.5% | 5 | 4 |
| France | 110.1 | 26.0% | -36.8% | 4 | 5 |
| Hungary | 18.3 | 35.7% | -69.3% | 5 | 6 |
| Austria | 6.7 | 40.1% | -86.3% | 6 | 7 |
| Bulgaria | 15.2 | 41.2% | -94.4% | 4 | 8 |
Évolution de l'allocation des terres: Transformation des terres agricoles sur 10 ans
The land dedicated to apricots tells a story of modest net contraction with diverging country-level trends. EU-27 harvested apricot area fell from 72.5 thousand hectares in 2016 to 66.5 thousand hectares in 2025 — a net loss of about 6.0 thousand hectares (-8.3%, a -0.96% annualized rate). Because production declined faster than area, the implied EU-27 yield fell from 9.2 t/ha in 2016 to 8.6 t/ha in 2025, a loss of yield efficiency over the decade.
Spain cut the most apricot acreage in absolute terms, shedding 5.1 thousand hectares (-25.0%, a -3.14% annualized rate), while Italy trimmed a more modest 2.3 thousand hectares (-12.0%, -1.41%/yr). France contracted by 1.9 thousand hectares (-15.8%, -1.89%/yr), and its 2020 area value carries a break-in-series flag. Greece was the clearest land expander, adding 2.2 thousand hectares (+29.7%, a 2.93%/yr rate). Hungary, Bulgaria, and Austria also expanded their apricot area — albeit from small bases — by 9.4%, 19.6%, and 10.1% respectively.
Comparing production CAGR against area CAGR reveals mixed efficiency signals. Austria stands out with production growing far faster than area (a gap of +5.98 percentage points), implying strong yield improvement per hectare. Greece expanded area faster than production fell, suggesting a land-extensive strategy. Italy, Spain, and France all saw production outpace area loss — production held up better than the shrinking footprint, indicating at least some yield gains per remaining hectare.
All values in 1 000 ha. b = break in series, d = definition differs, e = estimated.
| Country | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Net Change (1 000 ha) | Growth Rate | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 18.9 | 17.4 | 17.8 | 17.9 | 17.8 | 17.7 | 17.4 | 17.4 | 17.0 | 16.6 | -2.3 | -1.41% | Contracting |
| Spain | 20.4 | 21.0 | 20.6 | 18.3 | 18.1 | 17.7 | 16.7 | 16.2 | 16.2 | 15.3 | -5.1 | -3.14% | Contracting |
| France | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.1b | 11.9 | 11.4 | 11.1 | 10.5 | 10.3 | -1.9 | -1.89% | Contracting |
| Greece | 7.3e | 7.3e | 7.9e | 8.3e | 12.2e | 9.0e | 9.4e | 9.5e | 9.9e | 9.5e | +2.2 | +2.93% | Expanding |
| Romania | 2.2 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | -0.2 | -0.94% | Contracting |
| Hungary | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 5.8 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.4 | +0.5 | +1.00% | Expanding |
| Bulgaria | 2.5d | 2.9 | 2.5 | 2.9 | 1.8 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 2.2 | 3.2 | 3.0 | +0.5 | +2.01% | Expanding |
| Austria | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | +0.1 | +1.08% | Expanding |
| EU-27 | 72.5 | 72.2 | 72.6 | 71.3 | 74.5 | 71.8 | 70.4 | 68.6 | 68.9 | 66.5 | -6.0 | -0.96% | Contracting |
Frequently Asked Questions
Quel pays de l'UE a le plus augmenté sa production d'abricots entre 2016 et 2025?
L'Autriche a été le seul grand producteur à croître, avec un taux de croissance annuel composé de 7,06% et un gain net de 4,5 milliers de tonnes (+84,8%), passant de 5,3 milliers de tonnes en 2016 à 9,7 milliers de tonnes en 2025. La Bulgarie et la Hongrie ont enregistré les baisses les plus marquées, perdant respectivement plus de 90% et 65% de leur production.
Quel est le fournisseur d'abricots le plus stable de l'UE?
L'Italie est le producteur le plus stable, avec le coefficient de variation le plus bas (13,2%) et le plus grand volume de production (moyenne de 225,7 milliers de tonnes par an), bien qu'elle ait connu une baisse maximale de -36,5% en une seule année. La Roumanie se classe deuxième en stabilité (CV 14,2%), obtenue avec des volumes bien plus faibles.
La surface d'abricotiers de l'UE s'étend-elle ou se réduit-elle?
La surface d'abricotiers récoltée de l'UE-27 s'est contractée de 6,0 milliers d'hectares (-8,3%) entre 2016 et 2025. L'Espagne a le plus réduit sa surface (-5,1 milliers d'hectares), tandis que la Grèce était le principal pays en expansion (+2,2 milliers d'hectares, +29,7%). La Hongrie, la Bulgarie et l'Autriche ont également augmenté leur surface d'abricotiers, toutes depuis des bases relativement petites.
Source data extracted from Eurostat dataset apro_cpsh1.
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