Southern Asia: Apple Market 2025

Apple Market Size in Southern Asia

In 2021, the South Asian apple market decreased by -0.6% to $X for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Apple Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, apple production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% 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 +74.5% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

The country with the largest volume of apple production was India (X tons), comprising approx. 69% of total volume. Moreover, apple production in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Pakistan (X tons), threefold.

In India, apple production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Pakistan (+2.5% per year) and Afghanistan (+17.2% per year).

The average apple yield reduced to X tons per ha in 2021, waning by -13.2% compared with the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the yield increased by 28%. Over the period under review, the apple yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2020, and then contracted 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.

The apple harvested area stood at X ha in 2021, stabilizing at 2020 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 6.8% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Apple Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of apples decreased by -13% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 97%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, apple exports declined to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 85% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Afghanistan (X tons) was the major exporter of apples, mixing up 64% of total exports. It was distantly followed by India (X tons), mixing up a 36% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Afghanistan (with a CAGR of +18.5%).

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) remains the largest apple supplier in Southern Asia, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 28% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Afghanistan amounted to +30.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -1.6% against the previous year. Export price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, apple export price increased by +72.2% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Afghanistan (+10.4%).

Apple Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of apples, when their volume increased by 41% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apple imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

India represented the main importer of apples in Southern Asia, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. 51% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Bangladesh (X tons) and Nepal (X tons), together achieving a 42% share of total imports. The following importers - Pakistan (X tons) and Sri Lanka (X tons) - together made up 5.6% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Nepal (with a CAGR of +13.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), Bangladesh ($X) and Nepal ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 95% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Bangladesh, with a CAGR of +19.3%, 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

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -4.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+8.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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