Asia: Apple Market 2024

Apple Market Size in Asia

In 2023, the Asian apple market increased by X% to $X, rising for the seventh consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Apple Production in Asia

In value terms, apple production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

China (X tons) remains the largest apple producing country in Asia, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, apple production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Turkey (X tons), tenfold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In China, apple production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Turkey (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

The average apple yield contracted slightly to X tons per ha in 2023, waning by X% against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the apple yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2022, and then reduced 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.

In 2023, the total area harvested in terms of apples production in Asia totaled X ha, stabilizing at 2022 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Apple Exports

Exports in Asia

In 2023, exports of apples in Asia dropped modestly to X tons, remaining stable against 2022. Total exports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apple exports declined to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China represented the key exporter of apples in Asia, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. Turkey (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Iran (X tons), Lebanon (X tons) and Azerbaijan (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. The following exporters - the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Japan (X tons) - each finished at a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to apple exports from China stood at X%. At the same time, Turkey (X%), Japan (X%), Iran (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%), Azerbaijan (X%) and Lebanon (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkey emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. While the share of Turkey (X p.p.), Iran (X p.p.), Japan (X p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of China (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest apple supplier in Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Turkey (X% per year) and Japan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Lebanon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Apple Imports

Imports in Asia

In 2023, imports of apples in Asia rose significantly to X tons, growing by X% against 2022 figures. Total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, apple imports rose significantly to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, India (X tons), distantly followed by Bangladesh (X tons), Iraq (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Afghanistan (X tons) were the main importers of apples, together creating X% of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons), the Philippines (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Afghanistan (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest apple importing markets in Asia were India ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and Thailand ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Vietnam, the Philippines, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Iraq, Afghanistan and Kazakhstan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Afghanistan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2023, the import price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform