Initial estimates for the European pear crop

1-7-2026
The initial estimates for the European pear crop were announced at the Interpera conference at the end of June

The estimates indicate a slight fall in production compared with 2025 in most countries.

• In Belgium, production is forecast at around 363,875 tonnes, with a fall of 7 per cent;
• In France, production is estimated at around 143,000 tonnes, with a fall of 6 per cent;
• In Spain, forecasts stand at 251,265 tonnes, with also a fall of 6 per cent.
• Portugal is an exception, with production expected to reach 130,500 tonnes, representing a 13 per cent increase.
• As for the Netherlands, the trend suggests production will be on a par with or slightly higher than the last campaign.
• In Italy, production currently appears to be higher than last year’s, but as the situation varies considerably from one region to another, the estimates are not yet final.

Elisa Macchi, director of CSO Italy, highlighted the decline in production across the European Union. Indeed, ten years ago, European production potential stood at around 2.4 million tonnes; by 2025, production had stabilised at around 1.8 million tonnes, due to a reduction in cultivated areas and difficulties linked to climate, plant diseases and the increasing complexity of management. (Source: Press release AREFLH)