U.S.: Apple Market 2025

Apple Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. apple market expanded significantly to $X in 2021, with an increase of 8.3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Apple consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Apple Production in the U.S.

In value terms, apple production rose notably to $X in 2021. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 33%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average apple yield in the United States dropped modestly to X tons per ha, waning by -2.4% on 2020. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. The apple yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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 the United States; waning by -1.9% against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area showed a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 1.8% against the previous year. The apple harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Apple Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, overseas shipments of apples decreased by -7% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports saw a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apple exports rose markedly to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a slight setback. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons) was the main destination for apple exports from the United States, with a 40% share of total exports. Moreover, apple exports to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Mexico stood at +2.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+0.4% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-2.4% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the key foreign market for apples exports from the United States, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Mexico totaled +2.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (-2.0% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-1.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average apple export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 16%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Vietnam ($X per ton) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($X per ton) and Mexico ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Apple Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, the amount of apples imported into the United States stood at X tons, rising by 7.2% compared with the year before. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, apple imports reached $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Chile (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of apple to the United States, accounting for a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, apple imports from Chile exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, New Zealand (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Canada (X tons), with a 20% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Chile amounted to -7.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (-3.7% per year) and Canada (-0.1% per year).

In value terms, Chile ($X), New Zealand ($X) and Canada ($X) were the largest apple suppliers to the United States, with a combined 94% share of total imports. Argentina and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 5.4%.

China, with a CAGR of +116.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 19% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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