How much fruit and vegetables does the EU harvest?
In 2024, the EU harvested 62.2 million tonnes of fresh vegetables (including melons), marking a 6% increase from the 58.8 million tonnes harvested in 2023.
Spain (14.8 million tonnes), Italy (13.9 million tonnes) and France (5.8 million tonnes) were the EU’s top producers of fresh vegetables, together accounting for 55% of the total harvest.
In 2024, the EU’s harvested production of several key vegetables increased compared to 2023: tomato production was 5% higher at 16.8 million tonnes, carrot production was 6% higher at 4.7 million tonnes and onion production was 11% higher at 7.0 million tonnes.
Among EU countries, Italy was the biggest producer of tomatoes in 2024, accounting for 36% of the EU’s total tomato harvest, followed by Spain (27%) and Portugal (10%).
The top carrot producers in the EU were Germany (18% of the total), France (14%) and Poland (12%).
The Netherlands was the EU’s leading onion producer in 2024, accounting for about one quarter (26%) of the EU’s harvested onions, followed by Spain (20%) and Germany (12%).
In 2024, the EU’s production of fruits, berries and nuts (excluding citrus fruits, grapes and strawberries) was 24.3 million tonnes. This was 2% less than the quantity harvested in 2023. The EU’s main country producers of fruits, berries and nuts in 2024 were Italy (5.4 million tonnes), Spain (4.3 million tonnes) and Poland (4.1 million tonnes), which accounted for a combined 57% of the EU’s production.
The EU’s harvested production of apples was 11.6 million tonnes 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.
The EU also produced 1.9 million tonnes of pears in 2024, 2% more than in 2023. The main producers of pears were Italy (24% of the EU total), the Netherlands (17%) and Belgium (15%).
The production of peaches was even more concentrated: Spain (37%), Italy (33%) and Greece (21%) together accounted for 91% of EU harvested production. EU production of peaches in 2024 was 2% higher than in 2023.
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Basisbank Wins ADB`s Award for Best SME Deal of the Year
08.09.2025.15:31
Basisbank has been recognized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) with the prestigious SME Deal of the Year Award, presented during ADB’s annual Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program Awards ceremony held in Singapore on September 2, 2025.
This recognition highlights Basisbank’s strong commitment to supporting the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Georgia and beyond. By providing tailored financial solutions and facilitating access to trade finance, Basisbank continues to empower businesses that play a vital role in driving economic development.
Receiving the SME Deal of the Year Award demonstrates Basisbank’ s dedication to innovation, responsible financing, and its mission to strengthen Georgia’s business sector by enabling SMEs to expand their opportunities in both local and international markets.
“We are honored to receive this award from ADB, which affirms our efforts to stand beside Georgian SMEs as they grow and compete globally,” said David Tsaava, General Director of Basisbank. “We would especially like to thank ADB for its longstanding and fruitful partnership, which plays a crucial role in strengthening our businesses. This recognition encourages us to continue expanding access to financial solutions that help businesses thrive.”
The ADB’s Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program annually honors partner banks that deliver excellence in trade finance and contribute to sustainable economic progress across Asia and beyond.
