ISTANBUL

The EU harvested 62.2 million tons of fresh vegetables, up 6% year-on-year in 2024, Eurostat data showed on Monday.

Spain was the top producer country with 14.8 million tons, followed by Italy with 13.9 million tons and France 5.8 million tons.

In 2024, the EU’s harvested production of several key vegetables increased compared to 2023; tomato production was 5% up, carrot production was 6%, and onion production was 11% higher.

The EU’s production of fruits, berries and nuts (excluding citrus fruits, grapes and strawberries) was 24.3 million tons, down 2% on a yearly basis.

The main producers of fruits, berries and nuts in the EU were Italy (5.4 million tons), Spain (4.3 million tons) and Poland (4.1 million tons), which accounted for a combined 57% of the EU’s production.

The EU’s harvested production of apples was 11.6 million tons in 2024, a majority of which came from Poland (29%), Italy (21%) and France (17%). EU production in 2024 was 4% lower than in 2023.