Germany: Apricot Market 2024

Apricot Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German apricot market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Apricot Production in Germany

In value terms, apricot production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Apricot production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of apricots in Germany shrank modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by X%. The apricot yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield stood 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 2022, the total area harvested in terms of apricots production in Germany was estimated at X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to apricot production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Apricot Exports

Exports from Germany

For the fourth consecutive year, Germany recorded decline in overseas shipments of apricots, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apricot exports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons) was the main destination for apricot exports from Germany, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, apricot exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Finland (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for apricots exports from Germany, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Finland, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Austria totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average apricot export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Denmark (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Apricot Imports

Imports into Germany

Apricot imports into Germany reached X tons in 2022, picking up by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, apricot imports declined modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of apricot imports to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports. Austria, Greece, the Netherlands and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Italy ($X) and Austria ($X) appeared to be the largest apricot suppliers to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Austria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average apricot import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

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

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

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