At the end of May 2015, the level of apple stocks at the end of the season is 28% lower than at the same time in 2014, but 7% above the 2010-2014 average. Sales were limited at the start of the season due to competition from summer fruit. Prices in October were 12% below the 5 year average. Prices in March were 5% below the 2010-2014 average. The export season ended in April and stock was mainly being sold on the domestic market. By May the amount of available stock decreased, mainly of Golden apples.
At the end of May 2015 pear stocks are small and the season is considered over. The 2014-2015 season for summer pears began unbalanced with a premature offer and weak demand due to an abundance of summer fruit. Agricultural price index at production was 23% below the 5 year average. In September the offer remained important and consumption was decreasing due to mild temperatures. In October, William’s pear stocks subsided. In November demand increased with outlets 41% higher than the same time in 2013. However, prices remained lower than the 2009-2013 average (-5%). Clearance of Conference pears went well in December thanks to maintained sales. The end of the autumn pear season approached in February and clearance of winter pears was successful. Prices were 8% below the 2010-2015 average due to European competition. Despite the end of season approaching and reduced quantities, prices struggled to increase in March (-11% compared to the 2010-2014 average). In April, the reduced volume allowed for prices to increase to 10% above the 2010-2014 average.