China: Apple Market 2022

Apple Market Size in China

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was decline in the Chinese apple market, when its value decreased by -X% to $X. Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2013 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Apple Production in China

In value terms, apple production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Apple production peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

The average yield of apples in China expanded slightly to X tonnes per ha in 2021, increasing by X% against 2020 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by X% y-o-y. The apple yield peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, approx. X ha of apples were harvested in China; approximately mirroring 2020 figures. In general, the harvested area saw a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The apple harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Apple Exports

Exports from China

In 2021, shipments abroad of apples increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, total exports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, apple exports dropped to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bangladesh (X tonnes), the Philippines (X tonnes) and Vietnam (X tonnes) were the main destinations of apple exports from China, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Thailand, Indonesia, India, Russia, Nepal, Myanmar, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, Democratic People's Republic of Korea and Hong Kong SAR, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Democratic People's Republic of Korea (+X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X), the Philippines ($X) and Thailand ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for apple exported from China worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average apple export price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, which is down by -X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Democratic People's Republic of Korea ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Apple Imports

Imports into China

In 2021, apple imports into China soared to X tonnes, jumping by X% compared with the year before. In general, imports enjoyed a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apple imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tonnes), New Zealand (X tonnes) and the United States (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of apple imports to China, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by South Africa, Chile, Japan and France, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Japan (+X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest apple suppliers to China were New Zealand ($X), Hong Kong SAR ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

New Zealand, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average apple import price amounted to $X per tonne, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2020, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform