"According to forecasts drawn up on July 1st, 2025, French apricot production for 2025 is expected to be up by 24% from 2024 and 7% higher than the 2020-2024 average, with a rebound in production in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. At the start of the marketing year, apricot prices are slightly lower than in 2024. Demand remains at a good level, supported by summer temperatures," according to Agreste in its economic outlook.
French production for 2025 set to increase after the poor harvest in 2024
"The latest forecasts, on July 1st, confirm the recovery in French apricot production. Volumes should be 24% higher than the low level reached in 2024, and 7% higher than the average harvest between 2020 and 2024. Despite a favorable natural alternation (see definitions) and abundant flowering, fruit set was penalized by unfavorable weather conditions. The 2025 harvest will therefore not match the levels achieved in 2022 or 2023.
Clear recovery in production expected in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
"In the Rhône Valley, after a very low harvest in 2024, production is set to recover significantly in 2025, with an expected increase of 50%. However, bad weather in June led to localized losses. In Occitanie, the harvest is set to rise by 6% from last year, after the low harvest of 2024. However, rain during flowering, monilia attacks, and high temperatures in June have limited the production potential. As a result, the harvest is likely to remain 7% below the average observed between 2020 and 2024. In Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, the increase in volumes (+3% from last year) is limited due to problems during fruit set and fruit drop after flowering."
Slight decrease in prices as production rises
"In June 2025, apricot prices were 2% lower than in 2024 and 4% lower than the five-year average for 2020-2024. At the beginning of the month, the particularly nice temperatures boosted sales. At the end of the month, higher temperatures helped to speed up harvesting in all production areas, resulting in a large volume of fruit being placed on the market."
Source: Agreste
