During the season 2011/12 the world production of peaches and nectarines will grow 10 % and will make 18.1 million tons.
The world leaders in peach and nectarine production will be China with the production volume of 11.6 million tons (10% more than the last season), EU (almost 4 million tons-18% more) and USA (1.2 million tons—approximately the same volume as in the season 2010/11). Export of these fruit will also grow mostly due to the growing demand in Russia.
Russian Federation will become market №1 for the foreign suppliers, peach and nectarine import to Russia will grow 12% and will make 259 thousand tons.
www.fruitnews.com