Apple juice market in Eastern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The apple juice market in Eastern Asia expanded significantly from 514 million liters in 2018 to 784 million liters in 2019. This initial growth was supported by China's dominant position as a global apple producer and exporter of concentrated apple juice, with industry leaders like Andre investing in capacity expansion and strategic partnerships in key apple-growing regions.

Market volume stabilized at around 778 million liters in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic led to short-term demand adjustments, though the rising popularity of NFC and 100% juices helped maintain consumption. From 2021 onward, continued industry consolidation through mergers and acquisitions, coupled with increased production capacity from major players, drove steady growth. The market reached 831 million liters in 2021, 903 million liters in 2022, and 1.08 billion liters in 2023, fueled by consumer preference for premium, healthy options and expanded output from leading processors.

Entering 2024, the sector saw further capacity investments and a near-doubling of concentrated apple juice exports, reflecting strong international demand. Consumer trends toward natural, additive-free products and innovative packaging continued to shape the market, with industry concentration around top firms like Andre and SDIC Zhonglu supporting volume growth and product diversification.

Production apple juice in Eastern Asia

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Top producers of apple juice, 2017-2020

World map of production of apple juice, 2017-2020

Apple juice production in Eastern Asia has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 1 107 million liters, marking a modest rise of 3.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 6.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 979 million liters, which also saw the largest decline of 6.0%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 9.0%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following a two-year uptrend, the value of apple juice production in Eastern Asia declined. In 2020, output was valued at 1 158 million US dollars, representing a decrease of 3.0% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 12.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.1%. The peak value was reached in 2019 at 1 193 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 8.4%.

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

Exports apple juice from Eastern Asia

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After a two-year decline, apple juice exports from Eastern Asia rebounded. In 2020, exports amounted to 419.4 million liters, showing an increase of 9.0% compared to the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 36.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 14.1%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 384.8 million liters, which also experienced the largest decline of 30.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Russia, and South Africa were the primary buyers of apple juice from Eastern Asia, accounting for 41.8%, 9.3%, and 8.1% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 59.2% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Following a two-year decrease, foreign apple juice supplies from Eastern Asia increased. In 2020, exports were valued at 438.9 million US dollars, constituting a rise of 2.0% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 32.7%, with an annualized rate of 12.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 430.3 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 31.2%.

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

Over the period 2017–2020, the United States, Russia, and South Africa remained the leading destinations for apple juice exports from Eastern Asia in value terms, with shares of 40.9%, 8.5%, and 8.2%, respectively. Combined, these three markets accounted for 57.6% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports apple juice to Eastern Asia

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In 2020, apple juice imports into Eastern Asia totaled 90.9 million liters, indicating a strong year-on-year drop of 10.7%. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 13.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.6%. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 13.0%, while 2019 saw the largest increase of 11.9%.

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

During 2017–2020, imports in kind were distributed across a wide range of partner countries. Chile, Austria, and the United States were the top sources, accounting for 12.0%, 6.8%, and 5.6% of imports in kind, respectively. Together, they represented just 24.5% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year increase, apple juice import volumes into Eastern Asia declined. In 2020, imports were recorded at 125.9 million US dollars, down by 13.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports decreased by 3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 145.0 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 11.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports in value terms of apple juice to Eastern Asia were allocated across numerous markets. Chile, Austria, and the United States were the leading sources, with shares of 13.7%, 8.6%, and 7.9%, respectively. Collectively, these three countries accounted for only 30.3% of total flows.

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

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