Russian Federation: Apple Market 2024

Apple Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian apple market totaled $X in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt decline. Apple consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Apple Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, apple production fell slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of apples in Russia expanded modestly to X tons per ha in 2021, growing by 2.7% against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 8.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average apple yield reached the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the apple harvested area in Russia rose rapidly to X ha, increasing by 5.8% against 2020 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to apple production reached the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Apple Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2021, the amount of apples exported from Russia surged to X tons, jumping by 16% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 402% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apple exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 305%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X tons) was the main destination for apple exports from Russia, accounting for a 93% share of total exports. Moreover, apple exports to Ukraine exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mongolia (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ukraine stood at +49.0%.

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) remains the key foreign market for apples exports from Russia, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mongolia ($X), with a 6.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Ukraine amounted to +36.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average apple export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 1.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 6.7% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mongolia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mongolia (-8.4%).

Apple Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2021, overseas purchases of apples decreased by -5.5% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, apple imports dropped modestly to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Moldova (X tons), Serbia (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of apple imports to Russia, together accounting for 64% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +104.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Moldova ($X), Serbia ($X) and Turkey ($X) were the largest apple suppliers to Russia, together accounting for 64% of total imports.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +109.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average apple import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 5.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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 New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Moldova (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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