The apple production sector in Ukraine will face a decline in the area under apple orchards, which will lead to one of the lowest harvests in the last eight years. According to EastFruit, this will be due to the intensification of the industry, the withdrawal from the occupied regions and negative market conditions. The share of intensive plantations will increase, but producers' costs may also increase due to higher prices for some materials. Despite the positive trends that will help to increase yields, negative factors may also affect the harvest in the current season.

In recent years, the area under apple orchards in Ukraine has been steadily declining, decreasing by an average of 3% annually since 2016. Forecasts show that this trend will continue in 2023, reaching a new low. However, some of these areas may return to the Ukrainian market if demand for industrial apples remains high.

The question of apple yields in the current season remains open, as weather conditions will affect its high quality. According to the annual survey of apple growers, intensive plantings and the use of drip irrigation and protective nets are expected to increase. These positive factors will contribute to higher yields.

However, negative aspects, such as rising input costs, sales problems, and low prices on the domestic market, may force producers to limit the use of fertilizers and protective agents in orchards. These factors may also affect the harvest in the current season.

Overall, it is predicted that Ukraine will harvest one of the lowest apple yields in the last eight years. The reality will show how much the opposite market trends will affect the country's overall apple production this year.