Apple juice market in Asia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Asian apple juice market volume increased from 781 million liters to 1 147 million liters. This growth was supported by rising health consciousness, which boosted demand for juices due to their vitamin content and perceived immunity benefits. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further accelerated this trend as consumers sought healthier options. Additionally, the diversification of processed apple products, such as apple chips and powders, and the expansion of the middle class with a preference for convenient foods contributed to market expansion.

In 2021, market volume rose to 1 249 million liters, aided by the emergence of functional juices combining fruits and herbs, along with new brands entering the market and diversifying packaging. Major companies like Parle Agro announced plans to expand apple-based beverage networks. However, in 2022, volume dipped slightly to 1 210 million liters, while market value continued to climb, reflecting ongoing cost pressures from raw material price increases that began earlier in the period.

A sharp surge occurred in 2023, with volume jumping to 1 642 million liters and value reaching 2 260 million US dollars. This was primarily driven by a steep rise in apple processing raw material prices, which tripled since 2018, leading to cost pass-through and an expansion of distribution channels. Improved organization among producers and wholesale markets also facilitated market growth.

Production apple juice in Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, M l

Top producers of apple juice, 2017-2020

World map of production of apple juice, 2017-2020

Apple juice production in Asia has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Asia produced 1 525 million liters of apple juice, marking a 9.6% increase compared to the previous year. Production reached its lowest point in 2018 at 1 344 million liters, which represented the largest decline of 6.8% during this period. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 5.7%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 1.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2017-2020, M l

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Asia's apple juice production value has risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 638 million US dollars, showing a modest increase of 1.2% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 11%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports apple juice from Asia

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After a two-year decline, apple juice exports from Asia have increased. In 2020, export volume reached 620.8 million liters, which is 14.9% higher than the previous year. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 540.3 million liters, representing the largest decline of 26.7% during this period. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 28.2%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 10.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Asia in kind, 2017-2020, M l

From 2017 to 2020, the United States (39.1% of exports in volume), Russia (9.0% of exports in volume), and South Africa (6.0% of exports in volume) were the key destinations for apple juice exports from Asia, together accounting for 54.1% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Following a two-year downturn, Asia's apple juice exports have rebounded. In 2020, exports totaled 666.9 million US dollars, showing a 6.1% improvement compared to the previous year. The lowest export value was recorded in 2019 at 628.4 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 27.4% during this period. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 24.6%, with an annualized decline rate of 9.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Throughout 2017–2020, the United States (39.1% of exports in value), Russia (8.0% of exports in value), and South Africa (5.8% of exports in value) formed the core group of markets for Asia's apple juice exports, together representing 52.9% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Asia in value, 2017-2020

Imports apple juice to Asia

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Apple juice imports into Asia have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Asia imported 210.8 million liters of apple juice, marking a 4.1% rise from 2019. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 174.3 million liters, which saw the largest decline of 18.0% during this period. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 16.2% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Asia in kind, 2017-2020, M l

Over the period 2017–2020, imports of apple juice into Asia were not heavily concentrated. Austria (8.0% of imports in volume), Russia (6.9% of imports in volume), and Chile (5.6% of imports in volume) together captured only 20.5% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, cross-border shipments of apple juice into Asia amounted to 261.8 million US dollars, down by 2.7% from the previous year. The lowest import value was recorded in 2018 at 239.7 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 269.2 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 12.3% during this period. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 7.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the partner structure for apple juice imports into Asia in value terms was balanced rather than concentrated. Austria (10.4% of imports in value), Chile (7.2% of imports in value), and the United States (5.8% of imports in value) jointly represented 23.4% of total import flows, with many other countries accounting for the remaining 76.6%.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Asia in value, 2017-2020