Afghanistan: Apple Market Overview 2020

Apple Market Size in Afghanistan

The revenue of the apple market in Afghanistan amounted to $X in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, apple consumption continues to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the apple market reached its peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Apple Production in Afghanistan

In value terms, apple production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, apple production continues to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, apple production attained its peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In 2018, the average yield of apples in Afghanistan totaled X tonne per ha, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the apple yield continues to indicate a measured shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The global apple yield peaked at X tonne per ha in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, yield failed to regain its momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the harvested area of apples in Afghanistan stood at X ha, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the apple harvested area continues to indicate a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The global apple harvested area peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Apple Exports

Exports from Afghanistan

Apple exports from Afghanistan amounted to X tonnes in 2018, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, apple exports, however, continue to indicate outstanding growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Afghanistan exports peaked at X tonnes in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, apple exports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, apple exports, however, continue to indicate extraordinary growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, apple exports attained their maximum at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2018, China (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes), the U.S. (X tonnes), Chile (X tonnes), France (X tonnes), South Africa (X tonnes), New Zealand (X tonnes), Moldova (X tonnes), Turkey (X tonnes), Serbia (X tonnes) and the Netherlands (X tonnes) represented the major exporters of apples in the world, committing X% of total export.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Turkey, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), the U.S. ($X) and Italy ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Chile, Poland, France, New Zealand, South Africa, the Netherlands, Serbia, Moldova, Turkey and Afghanistan, which together accounted for a further X experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The apple export price in Afghanistan stood at $X per tonne in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the apple export price continues to indicate remarkable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the export prices for apples reached their peak figure in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per tonne), while Turkey ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Apple Imports

Imports into Afghanistan

In 2018, the imports of apples into Afghanistan totaled X tonnes, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, apple imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, apple imports reached their maximum at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, apple imports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, apple imports continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, apple imports reached their peak of $X. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of apple imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of apple imports in 2018 were Germany (X tonnes), Russia (X tonnes) and the UK (X tonnes), together accounting for X% of total import. India (X tonnes), Belarus (X tonnes), the U.S. (X tonnes), Mexico (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes), Bangladesh (X tonnes), Canada (X tonnes), Taiwan, Chinese (X tonnes) and Egypt (X tonnes) occupied a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Afghanistan, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest apple importing markets into Afghanistan were Germany ($X), Russia ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by India, Mexico, Taiwan, Chinese, the U.S., the Netherlands, Belarus, Canada, Bangladesh, Egypt and Afghanistan, which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the apple import price in Afghanistan amounted to $X per tonne, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the apple import price continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import prices for apples reached their peak figure at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Taiwan, Chinese ($X per tonne), while Egypt ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan, Chinese, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform