U.S.: Apple Market Overview 2021

Apple Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. apple market contracted to $X in 2020, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a slight increase from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Apple Production in the U.S.

In value terms, apple production shrank to $X in 2020. Overall, the total production indicated tangible growth from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, production increased by +X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Apple production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, production failed to regain the momentum.

The average yield of apples in the U.S. stood at X tonnes per ha in 2020, growing by X% against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average apple yield reached the peak level in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2020, the total area harvested in terms of apples production in the U.S. reduced to X ha, leveling off at 2019. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to apple production reached the maximum at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, the harvested area failed to regain the momentum.

Apple Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2020, shipments abroad of apples decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, apple exports contracted to $X in 2020. In general, total exports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, exports decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tonnes), Canada (X tonnes) and Viet Nam (X tonnes) were the main destinations of apple exports from the U.S., together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Viet Nam, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Canada ($X) and Viet Nam ($X) constituted the largest markets for apple exported from the U.S. worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Viet Nam recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average apple export price amounted to $X per tonne, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2020, the highest prices were recorded for prices to Viet Nam ($X per tonne) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Colombia ($X per tonne) and India ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Viet Nam, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Apple Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2020, the amount of apples imported into the U.S. shrank notably to X tonnes, reducing by -X% against the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apple imports expanded slightly to $X in 2020. Overall, imports showed a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Chile (X tonnes), New Zealand (X tonnes) and Canada (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of apple imports to the U.S., together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Argentina and China, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in China (+X% per year), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Chile ($X), New Zealand ($X) and Canada ($X) constituted the largest apple suppliers to the U.S., with a combined X% share of total imports. Argentina and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2020, the average apple import price amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last thirteen-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; 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 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for apples in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of apple consumption was China (43M tonnes), accounting for 48% of total volume. Moreover, apple consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the U.S. (4.4M tonnes), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Turkey (3.7M tonnes), with a 4.1% share.

What are the largest producers of apples in the world?

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China (44M tonnes) remains the largest apple producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 49% of total volume. Moreover, apple production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the U.S. (5.1M tonnes), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Turkey (3.7M tonnes), with a 4.2% share.

What are the leading suppliers of apples to the U.S.?

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In value terms, Chile ($86M), New Zealand ($63M) and Canada ($22M) appeared to be the largest apple suppliers to the U.S., together comprising 94% of total imports. These countries were followed by Argentina and China, which together accounted for a further 5.5%.

What are the leading importers of apples from the U.S.?

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In value terms, the largest markets for apple exported from the U.S. were Mexico ($241M), Canada ($162M) and Viet Nam ($63M), together comprising 54% of total exports.

What is the average export price for apples in the U.S.?

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The average apple export price stood at $1,058 per tonne in 2020, waning by -8.3% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for apples in the U.S.?

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In 2020, the average apple import price amounted to $1,669 per tonne, surging by 39% against the previous year.