Eastern Europe: Apple Juice Market 2024

Apple Juice Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2021, the East European apple juice market decreased by -32.7% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Apple Juice Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, apple juice production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 16%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Apple Juice Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, the amount of apple juice (single strength) exported in Eastern Europe was estimated at X tons, increasing by 8.3% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 39%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, apple juice exports rose markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 42%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was near 84% of total exports in 2021. Russia (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Hungary (X tons). All these countries together held near 12% share of total exports.

Poland was also the fastest-growing in terms of the apple juice (single strength) exports, with a CAGR of +24.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Russia (+5.5%) and Hungary (+5.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Poland (+35 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Hungary and Russia saw its share reduced by -7.5% and -11% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest apple juice supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with an 11% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Poland stood at +20.2%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+0.8% per year) and Hungary (+2.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising by 4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (-2.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Apple Juice Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

For the third year in a row, Eastern Europe recorded growth in overseas purchases of apple juice (single strength), which increased by 11% to X tons in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, apple juice imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Czech Republic (X tons), distantly followed by Hungary (X tons), Poland (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), Belarus (X tons), Russia (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) represented the largest importers of apple juice (single strength), together creating 90% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +10.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest apple juice importing markets in Eastern Europe were the Czech Republic ($X), Hungary ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for 54% of total imports. Slovakia, Russia, Belarus, Romania and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

Among the main importing countries, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +10.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 6.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by 17%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+0.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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