EU: Apple Market 2022

Apple Market Size in the EU

The EU apple market dropped to $X in 2021, which is down by -X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Apple Production in the EU

In value terms, apple production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export prices. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of apple production in 2021 were Poland (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes) and France (X tonnes), together accounting for X% of total production. These countries were followed by Germany, Spain, Romania, Hungary, Portugal, Greece, Austria, the Netherlands and Belgium, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Portugal (+X%), while apple production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2021, the average apple yield in the European Union amounted to X tonnes per ha, approximately equating 2020. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tonnes per ha. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the apple yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of apples production in the European Union declined modestly to X ha, waning by -X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the apple harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country in the EU

The countries with the highest volumes of apple production in 2021 were Poland (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes) and France (X tonnes), with a combined X% share of total production. These countries were followed by Germany, Spain, Romania, Hungary, Portugal, Greece, Austria, the Netherlands and Belgium, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Portugal (+X%), while apple production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Apple Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2021, exports of apples in the European Union totaled X tonnes, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. In general, exports, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tonnes. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apple exports rose to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a mild slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tonnes) and Poland (X tonnes) represented the largest exporters of apples in the European Union, together committing X% of total exports. France (X tonnes) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by the Netherlands (X%). The following exporters - Belgium (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes), Greece (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes), Austria (X tonnes) and Portugal (X tonnes) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Portugal (+X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the largest apple supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

In Italy, apple exports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-X% per year) and Poland (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The apple export price in the European Union stood at $X per tonne in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while Poland ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Apple Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2021, the amount of apples imported in the European Union reduced to X tonnes, falling by -X% compared with the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tonnes. From 2016 to 2021, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apple imports reached $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tonnes), distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tonnes), France (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes) and Belgium (X tonnes) represented the major importers of apples, together generating X% of total imports. Romania (X tonnes), Sweden (X tonnes), Austria (X tonnes), the Czech Republic (X tonnes), Portugal (X tonnes), Denmark (X tonnes), Bulgaria (X tonnes) and Ireland (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Romania (+X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest apple importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Belgium, Sweden, Denmark, Ireland, Romania, Portugal, the Czech Republic, Austria and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main importing countries, Romania, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 apple import price in the European Union stood at $X per tonne in 2021, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a modest increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per tonne), while Bulgaria ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform