China: Apple Market Overview 2020

Apple Market Size in China

The revenue of the apple market in China amounted to $X in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, apple consumption continues to indicate remarkable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the apple market reached its maximum level in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Apple Production in China

In value terms, apple production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, apple production continues to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, apple production attained its maximum level in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Average yield of apples in China amounted to X tonne per ha in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when yield increased by X% against the previous year. Apple yield peaked in 2018 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 2018, the total area harvested in terms of apples production in China stood at X ha, flattening at the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to apple production attained its maximum at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Apple Exports

Exports from China

In 2018, the amount of apples exported from China stood at X tonnes, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the total exports indicated moderate growth from 2007 to 2018: 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 2018 figures, apple exports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, apple exports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, apple exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, apple exports attained their maximum in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Bangladesh (X tonnes), Russia (X tonnes) and the Philippines (X tonnes) were the main destinations of apple exports from China, together accounting for X% of total exports. Thailand, Indonesia, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, China, Hong Kong SAR, Nepal, Kazakhstan, Myanmar and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Myanmar, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for apple exported from China were the Philippines ($X), Thailand ($X) and Indonesia ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Bangladesh, Myanmar, Russia, Kazakhstan, China, Hong Kong SAR, Nepal, India and Democratic People's Republic of Korea, which together accounted for a further X (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average apple export price amounted to $X per tonne, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the apple export price continues to indicate remarkable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was India ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Democratic People's Republic of Korea ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Democratic People's Republic of Korea, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Apple Imports

Imports into China

In 2018, the imports of apples into China stood at X tonnes, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, apple imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, apple imports reached their peak of X tonnes. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of apple imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, apple imports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, apple imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, apple imports attained their peak of $X. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of apple imports failed to regain its momentum.

Imports by Country

New Zealand (X tonnes), China, Hong Kong SAR (X tonnes) and Chile (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of apple imports to China, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by New Zealand (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest apple suppliers to China were New Zealand ($X), China, Hong Kong SAR ($X) and Chile ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, New Zealand (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average apple import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price indicated buoyant growth from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, apple import price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for apples attained their maximum in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per tonne), while the price for the U.S. ($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, Hong Kong SAR, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform