Estonia: Apple Market 2024

Apple Market Size in Estonia

In 2023, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Estonian apple market, when its value increased by X% to $X. The market 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. Apple consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Apple Production in Estonia

In value terms, apple production expanded modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of apples in Estonia contracted notably to X tons per ha in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha, and then dropped notably 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.

The apple harvested area in Estonia surged to X ha in 2023, rising by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a deep contraction. The apple harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Apple Exports

Exports from Estonia

Apple exports from Estonia skyrocketed to X tons in 2023, jumping by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apple exports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, exports continue to indicate a tangible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Latvia (X tons) was the main destination for apple exports from Estonia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, apple exports to Latvia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Finland (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Latvia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (X% per year) and Norway (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for apple exported from Estonia were Latvia ($X), Finland ($X) and Norway ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Finland, 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 average apple export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Apple Imports

Imports into Estonia

After three years of decline, overseas purchases of apples increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apple imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, total imports indicated mild 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, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Latvia (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of apple imports to Estonia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Latvia ($X), Poland ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest apple suppliers to Estonia, together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

The average apple import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform