Apple juice market in CIS

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the apple juice market volume experienced notable fluctuations, starting with a significant drop to 312 million liters in 2019. This decline was primarily driven by a 13.2% decrease in production that year, as manufacturers faced higher costs for imported fruit due to ruble devaluation.

Market volume recovered in 2020 and 2021, reaching over 351 million liters. This growth period was supported by producers adapting to international sanctions and market instability, sharply reducing reliance on imported concentrate by nearly 40%. Concurrently, rising consumer preference for natural and organic juices bolstered demand.

In the following years, market volume stabilized around 340 million liters. A slight contraction in 2022 gave way to a modest increase in 2023, with volume reaching 342 million liters. This final growth was underpinned by ongoing investments in new production capacities and a sustained consumer trend towards healthier lifestyles.

Production apple juice in CIS

In kind, 2017-2020, M l

Top producers of apple juice, 2017-2020

World map of production of apple juice, 2017-2020

In 2019, apple juice production in the CIS reached its lowest point at 301.7 million liters, marking a decline of 4.7%. However, by 2020, production rebounded significantly to 335.6 million liters, representing an 11.2% increase compared to the previous year. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, production grew by 6.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.0%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two consecutive years of decline, apple juice production in the CIS showed a recovery in value terms. In 2019, production hit its minimum at 322.0 million US dollars, with an 18.0% drop. The following year, in 2020, production value rose sharply to 393.4 million US dollars, a 22.2% increase from 2019. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 12.3%, translating to an average annual decline of 4.3%.

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

Exports apple juice from CIS

Exports in kind, M l

Apple juice exports from the CIS exhibited significant volatility during this period. In 2018, exports reached their lowest level at 43.5 million liters. The following year, in 2019, exports surged to a peak of 79.6 million liters, an 82.9% increase, creating a 1.8-fold gap between the two years. By 2020, exports fell to 60.0 million liters, a 24.6% reduction from 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, apple juice exports from the CIS were relatively evenly distributed among destinations. The top three markets—Poland with 29.9%, Germany with 8.3%, and Austria with 6.3%—collectively accounted for 44.5% of total export volumes, indicating a diversified trade structure without a single dominant country.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In value terms, apple juice exports from the CIS followed a similar volatile pattern. In 2018, export value dropped to its lowest point at 54.0 million US dollars, a 31.7% decline. The next year, in 2019, exports rebounded to a peak of 85.0 million US dollars, a 57.3% increase. By 2020, exports decreased to 70.4 million US dollars, down 17.2% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 11%, with an average annual decline of 3.8%.

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

The structure of apple juice exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was diversified, with no single country holding a clearly dominant position. Poland accounted for 32.1% of export value, Germany for 9.6%, and Austria for 7.7%, together making up 49.4% of total flows.

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

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

Imports apple juice to CIS

Imports in kind, M l

Apple juice imports into the CIS declined for the third consecutive year in 2020. Imports fell to 79.4 million liters, a 16.2% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports dropped by 24%, equating to an average annual decline of 8.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the structure of apple juice imports into the CIS was led by three key suppliers: China with 43.7%, Poland with 5.3%, and Ukraine with 4.4%. Together, these countries represented 53.4% of total import volumes.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Apple juice imports into the CIS declined for the second consecutive year in 2020. Import value amounted to 99.0 million US dollars, down 15.1% from 2019. In 2018, imports reached their peak at 122.2 million US dollars, an 8.9% increase. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, import value decreased by 11.7%, with an average annual decline of 4.1%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, three main markets—China, Poland, and Ukraine—collectively absorbed 56.4% of the total value of apple juice imports into the CIS.

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

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