Russian Federation: Apricot Market 2025

Apricot Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian apricot market totaled $X in 2022, surging by 5.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. Apricot consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Apricot Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, apricot production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of apricots in Russia reduced modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 8.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average apricot yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of apricots production in Russia declined slightly to X ha, which is down by -3.1% against 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable 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 apricot production attained the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Apricot Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2021, exports of apricots from Russia surged to X tons, growing by 22% against 2020. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 339% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, apricot exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 325% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X tons) was the main destination for apricot exports from Russia, with a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by Mongolia (X tons), with a 0.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ukraine totaled +51.6%.

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) remains the key foreign market for apricots exports from Russia, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mongolia ($X), with a 1.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Ukraine amounted to +30.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The average apricot export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 14%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mongolia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mongolia (-0.4%).

Apricot Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

Apricot imports into Russia surged to X tons in 2022, picking up by 16% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, saw a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, apricot imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 114%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) was the main apricot supplier to Russia, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa amounted to +96.7%.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of apricots to Russia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa stood at +91.2%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average apricot import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -12.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Greece amounted to +9.6% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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