EU: Apple Market 2024

Apple Market Size in the EU

The EU apple market reached $X in 2023, stabilizing at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Apple Production in the EU

In value terms, apple production expanded to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average apple yield fell modestly to X tons per ha in 2023, shrinking by X% against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the apple yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2022, and then fell slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The apple harvested area totaled X ha in 2023, growing by X% compared with 2022 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to apple production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Apple Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2023, apple exports in the European Union contracted slightly to X tons, shrinking by X% against 2022 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apple exports soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the major exporters of apples in 2023, finishing at near X% and X% of total exports, respectively. France (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Spain (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Italy amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Poland (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, 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

Apple imports fell to X tons in 2023, declining by X% on 2022 figures. Overall, imports saw a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, apple imports rose significantly to $X in 2023. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Romania (X tons) represented the largest importers of apples, together creating X% of total imports. Sweden (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Portugal (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Austria (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to apple imports into Germany stood at X%. At the same time, Romania (X%), Bulgaria (X%) and Portugal (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Slovakia, Ireland and Spain experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Sweden (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), France (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Austria (X%) and Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Romania (X p.p.) and Spain (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Belgium and the Netherlands saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest apple importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. France, Sweden, Ireland, Belgium, Portugal, Romania, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among 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

In 2023, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, 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.

Source: IndexBox Platform