Germany: Apple Market 2024

Apple Market Size in Germany

The German apple market contracted to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -6.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Apple Production in Germany

In value terms, apple production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +6.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 30%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of apples in Germany shrank slightly to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -1.8% compared with 2020 figures. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 40% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the average apple yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, approx. X ha of apples were harvested in Germany; leveling off at the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 8.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to apple production attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Apple Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, approx. X tons of apples were exported from Germany; therefore, remained relatively stable against 2020 figures. In general, exports showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apple exports expanded slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for apple exports from Germany, with a 29% share of total exports. Moreover, apple exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Denmark (X tons), twofold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands totaled -1.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (-5.9% per year) and France (-1.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for apple exported from Germany were the Netherlands ($X), Denmark ($X) and Finland ($X), together comprising 55% of total exports. France, Austria, the UK, Sweden, Belgium, Italy, Spain, the Czech Republic and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of +7.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average apple export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 3.3% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Apple Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, approx. X tons of apples were imported into Germany; falling by -6.6% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, apple imports dropped modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 33%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of apple imports to Germany, with a combined 77% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +16.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest apple suppliers to Germany, together comprising 77% of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, Belgium, Chile, New Zealand, Austria and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 19%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +15.4%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 average apple import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 1.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 26%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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