Luxembourg: Apple Market 2025

Apple Market Size in Luxembourg

The Luxembourg apple market dropped to $X in 2021, declining by -5.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Apple Production in Luxembourg

In value terms, apple production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 229% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of apples in Luxembourg soared to X tons per ha in 2021, picking up by 35% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the yield enjoyed moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 109%. Over the period under review, the average apple yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the 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 Luxembourg; shrinking by -45.9% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area showed a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 7.9%. The apple harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Apple Exports

Exports from Luxembourg

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of apples decreased by -17.7% to X tons in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 56%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then dropped notably in the following year.

In value terms, apple exports fell modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 30%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of apple exports from Luxembourg, with a combined 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +24.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, France ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for apple exported from Luxembourg worldwide, with a combined 97% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of +27.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average apple export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, apple export price increased by +31.7% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Belgium (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Apple Imports

Imports into Luxembourg

In 2021, purchases abroad of apples decreased by -7.7% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 15%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, apple imports fell slightly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of apple to Luxembourg, with a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, apple imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), threefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium stood at +2.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-4.2% per year) and Germany (+5.1% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of apples to Luxembourg, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium stood at +5.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-1.3% per year) and Germany (+8.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average apple import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 7.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 29% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($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 prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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