Global Apple Market Overview

The global apple market amounted to $ in , approximately mirroring the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, the total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2007 to : its value increased at an average annual rate of +% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on figures, consumption increased by +% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of % y-o-y. Over the period under review, the global market hit record highs in and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, apple production rose to $ in estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, the total production indicated strong growth from 2007 to : its value increased at an average annual rate of +% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on figures, production increased by +% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of % year-to-year. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs in and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

China ( tonnes) remains the largest apple producing country worldwide, comprising approx. % of total volume. Moreover, apple production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the U.S. ( tonnes), ninefold. Turkey ( tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a % share.

In China, apple production increased at an average annual rate of +% over the period from 2007-. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: the U.S. (+% per year) and Turkey (+% per year).

In , the global average apple yield expanded modestly to tonnes per ha, increasing by % on 2019 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +% from 2007 to ; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by % against the previous year. The global yield peaked in 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.

The global apple harvested area stood at ha in , approximately reflecting 2019. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when the harvested area increased by % against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to apple production reached the maximum at ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to , the harvested area failed to regain the momentum.

Global apple consumption expanded to tonnes in , increasing by % on the previous year. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +% over the period from 2007 to ; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of % y-o-y. Global consumption peaked in and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

The global apple market size stood at $ in , remaining stable against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2007 to : its value increased at an average annual rate of +% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on figures, consumption increased by +% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the market value increased by % year-to-year. Over the period under review, the global market attained the peak level in and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

The country with the largest volume of apple consumption was China ( tonnes), comprising approx. % of total volume. Moreover, apple consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the U.S. ( tonnes), tenfold. Turkey ( tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a % share.

From 2007 to , the average annual growth rate of volume in China totaled +%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of consumption growth: the U.S. (+% per year) and Turkey (+% per year).

In value terms, China ($) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($). It was followed by Turkey.

From 2007 to , the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China totaled +%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the U.S. (+% per year) and Turkey (+% per year).

The countries with the highest levels of apple per capita consumption in were Poland ( kg per person), Turkey ( kg per person) and China ( kg per person).

From 2007 to , the biggest increases were in China, while apple per capita consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Driven by increasing demand for apple worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market volume to tonnes by the end of .