CIS: Apple Market 2024

Apple Market Size in CIS

The CIS apple market rose remarkably to $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Apple Production in CIS

In value terms, apple production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2023: its value 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 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Russia (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons) and Moldova (X tons), together comprising X% of total production. Belarus, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average apple yield reached X tons per ha in 2023, approximately reflecting the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the apple yield failed to regain momentum. 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 the CIS contracted slightly to X ha, waning by X% on 2022 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Apple Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2023, overseas shipments of apples decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, apple exports fell to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a perceptible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Moldova (X tons) and Azerbaijan (X tons) represented the largest exporters of apples in the CIS, together reaching near X% of total exports. Belarus (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Uzbekistan (X%). Kyrgyzstan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest apple supplying countries in the CIS were Moldova ($X), Azerbaijan ($X) and Belarus ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a temperate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Azerbaijan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Moldova (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Apple Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2023, purchases abroad of apples was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, apple imports rose remarkably to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia represented the largest importer of apples in the CIS, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. Belarus (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Kazakhstan (X%). Uzbekistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Russia decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Uzbekistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Kazakhstan (X%) and Belarus (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Kazakhstan (X p.p.), Belarus (X p.p.) and Uzbekistan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Russia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported apples in the CIS, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belarus (X% per year) and Kazakhstan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Russia ($X per ton) and Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) and Belarus ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform