Finland: Apple Market 2024

Apple Market Size in Finland

In 2023, the Finnish apple market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight decline. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Apple Production in Finland

In value terms, apple production expanded significantly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2023, the average yield of apples in Finland rose notably to X tons per ha, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the yield indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2023: its figure 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, apple yield decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the average apple yield remained 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 2023, approx. X ha of apples were harvested in Finland; flattening at the previous year. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The apple harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Apple Exports

Exports from Finland

In 2023, overseas shipments of apples increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, recorded a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, apple exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Portugal (X tons) was the main destination for apple exports from Finland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, apple exports to Portugal exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Portugal stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Estonia (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for apple exported from Finland were Portugal ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Estonia ($X).

Among the main countries of destination, Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average apple export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a measured 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 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2022 to 2023, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Estonia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Estonia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Apple Imports

Imports into Finland

In 2023, supplies from abroad of apples was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a perceptible shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, apple imports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, saw a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of apple imports to Finland, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest apple suppliers to Finland were Italy ($X), Poland ($X) and Austria ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Poland, 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

In 2023, the average apple import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($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 prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform