Northern America: Apple Market 2025

Apple Market Size in Northern America

The North American apple market expanded rapidly to $X in 2021, increasing by 6.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Apple Production in Northern America

In value terms, apple production expanded sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

The United States (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of apple production, accounting for 93% of total volume. Moreover, apple production in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Canada (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume in the United States amounted to +1.0%.

In 2021, the average yield of apples in Northern America declined slightly to X tons per ha, reducing by -3.2% on the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, the apple yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure. 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 Northern America; reducing by -1.5% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 1.5%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the apple harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Apple Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2021, shipments abroad of apples decreased by -5.6% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, apple exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a slight downturn. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 94% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), comprising a 5.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to apple exports from the United States stood at -1.7%. At the same time, Canada (+5.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Canada emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Northern America, with a CAGR of +5.2% from 2012-2021. While the share of Canada (+2.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of the United States (-2.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest apple supplier in Northern America, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 4.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States amounted to -1.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 14% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by 15% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (-0.2%).

Apple Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2021, purchases abroad of apples was finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 25%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apple imports rose significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 30%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Canada (X tons) represented the main importer of apples, creating 62% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the United States (X tons), creating a 37% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of -0.5%).

In value terms, the largest apple importing markets in Northern America were Canada ($X) and the United States ($X).

Canada, with a CAGR of -1.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, rising by 6.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by 9.8%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+3.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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