U.S.: Apple Market 2022

Apple Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. apple market expanded significantly to $X in 2021, growing 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. Apple consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Apple Production in the U.S.

In value terms, apple production expanded markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Apple production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of apples in the United States expanded remarkably to X tonnes per ha, picking up by X% compared with the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The apple yield peaked at X tonnes per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, 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 2021, the total area harvested in terms of apples production in the United States dropped slightly to X ha, flattening at the year before. Overall, the harvested area recorded a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The apple harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Apple Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, shipments abroad of apples decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports recorded a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, apple exports expanded notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a mild descent. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tonnes) was the main destination for apple exports from the United States, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, apple exports to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Mexico totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-X% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the key foreign market for apple exports from the United States, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Canada ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Mexico totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (-X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average apple export price amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were Vietnam ($X per tonne) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to India ($X per tonne) and Mexico ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Apple Imports

Imports into the U.S.

Apple imports into the United States rose remarkably to X tonnes in 2021, surging by X% on the year before. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apple imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Chile (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of apple to the United States, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, apple imports from Chile exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, New Zealand (X tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Canada (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Chile stood at -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (-X% per year) and Canada (-X% per year).

In value terms, the largest apple suppliers to the United States were Chile ($X), New Zealand ($X) and Canada ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Argentina and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X terms of the main suppliers, China, 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 2021, the average apple import price amounted to $X per tonne, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per tonne), while the price for China ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform