Apple Prices in Latvia to Fluctuate Between EUR 1.50 and EUR 2.50 Amid Shortage Fears
Apple prices in Latvia are set to fluctuate between EUR 1.50 and EUR 2.50 per kilogram this year. Growers anticipate a shortage due to reduced imports and challenging weather conditions that have affected fruit size and yields.
Gints Neimanis, head of Zelta ābele cooperative, reported a successful harvest at his Rīvēni farm in Vidzeme despite the weather-related issues. Meanwhile, Māris Narvilis is preserving ancient apple trees in his orchard in southern Kurzeme.
Neighbouring countries like Lithuania and Poland also face market difficulties due to low yields. Despite these challenges, growers in Latvia expect apple prices to range between EUR 1.50 and EUR 2.50 per kilogram.
With reduced imports from Poland and other factors, a shortage of apples is anticipated in Latvia this year. Despite these challenges, local growers like Gints Neimanis have reported successful harvests, and apple prices are expected to remain within the EUR 1.50 to EUR 2.50 range.
