Both nations benefit from reduced price volatility and more stable supply chains.
Europe remained the industry’s largest destination, with volumes up 16% year on year to 52.1 million cartons.
The flooding coincides with this essential maintenance window, so delays in recovery will directly reduce future harvest volumes.
The industry’s ability to maintain export volumes despite multiple shocks demonstrates robust supply chain management.
The leading export varieties are Sweet Globe at 26%, Autumn Crisp at 21%, Allison at 11%, and Red Globe at 10%.