Southern Asia: Apple Market 2024

Apple Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian apple market expanded modestly to $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion 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, consumption increased by X% against 2013 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Apple Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, apple production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated temperate 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, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

India (X tons) remains the largest apple producing country in Southern Asia, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, apple production in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Pakistan (X tons), threefold.

In India, apple production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Pakistan (X% per year) and Afghanistan (X% per year).

In 2023, the average apple yield in Southern Asia reduced slightly to X tons per ha, dropping by X% against 2022 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the apple yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the 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 apple harvested area in Southern Asia was estimated at X ha, remaining constant against 2022 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to apple production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Apple Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2023, exports of apples in Southern Asia reduced dramatically to X tons, shrinking by X% against 2022 figures. In general, exports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apple exports expanded modestly to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Afghanistan was the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by India (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Afghanistan (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) emerged as the largest apple supplier in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Afghanistan, apple exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price 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, apple export price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Afghanistan ($X per ton), while India stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Afghanistan (X%).

Apple Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2023, the amount of apples imported in Southern Asia rose markedly to X tons, growing by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports enjoyed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, apple imports expanded notably to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, India (X tons) represented the main importer of apples, constituting X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Bangladesh (X tons), Afghanistan (X tons) and Nepal (X tons), together committing a X% share of total imports. Pakistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, India ($X), Bangladesh ($X) and Nepal ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together accounting for X% of total imports. Afghanistan and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Afghanistan, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

In 2023, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($X per ton), while Afghanistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform