Global Apple Market 2025

Apple Market Size

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was decline in the global apple market, when its value decreased by -1.7% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Apple Production

In value terms, apple production dropped modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

China (X tons) remains the largest apple producing country worldwide, accounting for 49% of total volume. Moreover, apple production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Turkey (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a 4.8% share.

In China, apple production increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Turkey (+5.0% per year) and the United States (+1.0% per year).

In 2021, the global average apple yield rose modestly to X tons per ha, surging by 1.7% on the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 10%. Over the period under review, the average apple yield reached the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of apples production worldwide reached X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 1.8%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the global apple harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Apple Exports

Exports

Global apple exports rose slightly to X tons in 2021, increasing by 3.8% compared with the year before. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 8.4% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the global exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apple exports totaled $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 13% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the global exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons), the United States (X tons), Chile (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) represented roughly 60% of total exports in 2021. Turkey (X tons), New Zealand (X tons), France (X tons), Moldova (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Serbia (X tons) and Iran (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +19.9%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest apple supplying countries worldwide were China ($X), Italy ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 43% share of global exports. Chile, New Zealand, South Africa, France, Poland, the Netherlands, Turkey, Serbia, Moldova and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +22.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average apple export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 1.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 11% against the previous year. The global export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Moldova ($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 (+6.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Apple Imports

Imports

After three years of decline, supplies from abroad of apples increased by 2.4% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 12%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of global imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, apple imports totaled $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 13% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of global imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of apple imports in 2021 were Russia (X tons), Germany (X tons), India (X tons), the UK (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons), the Philippines (X tons), France (X tons), Spain (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons), together resulting at 48% of total import. Thailand (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by the Philippines (with a CAGR of +12.6%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest apple importing markets worldwide were Germany ($X), Russia ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 18% share of global imports. These countries were followed by India, the Netherlands, Indonesia, Egypt, the Philippines, Thailand, Bangladesh, Canada, Spain and France, which together accounted for a further 34%.

Bangladesh, with a CAGR of +19.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average apple import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 3.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+8.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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