EU: Apple Juice Market 2024

Apple Juice Market Size in the EU

The EU apple juice market fell to $X in 2021, dropping by -12.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a slight shrinkage. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Apple Juice Production in the EU

In value terms, apple juice production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Apple Juice Exports

Exports in the EU

For the seventh year in a row, the European Union recorded growth in overseas shipments of apple juice (single strength), which increased by 4.2% to X tons in 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, apple juice exports rose sharply to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 28%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the largest exporters of apple juice (single strength) in 2021, accounting for approx. 32% and 25% of total exports, respectively. Italy (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Austria (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Ireland (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 28% share of total exports. Spain (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +24.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 57% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +20.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 5.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 23% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+3.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Apple Juice Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2021, approx. X tons of apple juice (single strength) were imported in the European Union; picking up by 5% compared with the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +1.7% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 12% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, apple juice imports expanded markedly to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +19.5% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 39%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of apple juice (single strength), namely France, the Netherlands and Germany, represented more than half of total import. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), comprising a 9.6% share of total imports. The following importers - Spain (X tons), Austria (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) - together made up 16% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +12.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest apple juice importing markets in the European Union were France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 59% share of total imports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +10.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+0.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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