According to forecasts issued on 1 August 2025, French apricot production is expected to increase by 24% compared with the poor harvest of 2024 and by 7% compared with the 2020–2024 average. Agreste, in its latest economic outlook, notes that prices are likely to decline due to the larger crop, which was more abundant than in 2024 and concentrated mainly in July.
French production rebounds strongly after the 2024 low
"On 1 August, the harvest is estimated to be 24% higher than the very low level of 2024 and 7% above the 2020–2024 average. However, because of disrupted fruit set and a reduction in acreage across all producing regions, volumes will not match the record levels of 2022 or 2023."
Strong recovery in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
"In the Rhône Valley, harvesting was completed early, in July, around a week ahead of schedule. The high temperatures accelerated ripening and ensured excellent fruit quality. Production is set to rebound sharply in 2025, with volumes up 50% compared to the very small harvest of 2024, despite a significant decline in planted area. In Occitanie, production should rise by 6% year-on-year after the weak 2024 crop. Nevertheless, due to climatic and sanitary issues (fruit set failure, monilia, heatwave), it will remain 7% below the 2020–2024 average. In Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, the increase is expected to be limited to +3% compared with 2024, as fruit set problems, early fruit drop, and monilia affected the orchards at the start of the season. Later, the hot weather helped to clean up orchards."
Falling prices
"In July 2025, apricot prices were down 11% compared with 2024 and 12% below the 2020–2024 average. The hot weather compressed the harvest period, causing varietal overlaps and a surge in supply. Despite steady consumer demand, the market was unable to fully absorb this abundance. Supermarkets and hypermarkets responded with promotional campaigns to stimulate sales. Prices were particularly weak in the south-east, and wholesale markets also faced difficult conditions. Consumption slowed towards the end of the month as temperatures cooled."
Source: agreste.agriculture.gouv.fr