As of September 5, 2024, Serbia’s wheat production reached approximately 2.90 million tons, reflecting a 15.9% decrease compared to the previous year, according to preliminary data from the Republic Statistical Office. Raspberry production has also seen a decline of 4.7%, while cherry production has dropped by 5.5%.
The anticipated corn production is estimated at 5.42 million tons, marking an 18.2% reduction from last year’s figures.
In contrast, sugar beet production is projected to increase by 4.3% compared to last year. However, sunflower production is expected to decline by 7.1%, and soybean production is forecasted to decrease significantly by 32.3%, as reported by Tanjug.
When assessed against the ten-year average from 2014 to 2023, wheat production has improved by 2.4%, and sunflower production has increased by 3.7%. Conversely, there have been notable declines in soybean production (down 28.4%), corn production (down 15.1%), and sugar beet production (down 8.6%). On a year-over-year basis, an increase in plum production (up 6.8%) and apple production (up 2.5%) is expected.
In terms of the ten-year average, however, plum production is projected to decrease by 12.3%, and apple production is forecasted to drop by 12.4%.
Additionally, grape production in Serbia is anticipated to be 1.4% lower than last year’s figures, representing a 15.1% decline compared to the ten-year average.
Final statistics on crop, fruit, and grape production for 2024 will be released in March 2025.
