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Apple market in Latvia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh apples in Latvia fluctuated between 2018 and 2023, ranging from 23 100 t to 27 100 t. A significant increase to 27 100 t occurred in 2020, driven by the concentration of the horticulture sector where competitive farms expanded their production and invested in modernizing technology. Another rise to 25 300 t in 2022 was supported by the adoption of innovative solutions that reduced production costs and improved fruit quality for both fresh consumption and processing.

Underlying these trends, growing consumer demand for local apples and apple products has encouraged domestic production. The sector has simultaneously undergone structural changes, with smaller orchards exiting the market while larger, more efficient operations increased their output. This shift toward larger farms contributed to greater production scale and stability over the period.

In 2025, the industry focused on formulating a horticulture sector development strategy for 2026-2036, aiming to ensure sustainable and competitive growth through enhanced cooperation among local growers and the creation of regional supply centers for supermarket chains and export markets.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Latvia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Latvia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Latvia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Latvia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Latvia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Latvia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Latvia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Latvia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Latvia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Latvia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Latvia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Latvia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Latvia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Latvia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Latvia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Latvia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Latvia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Latvia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Latvia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Latvia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Latvia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Latvia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Latvia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Latvia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Latvia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Latvia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Latvia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production apple in Latvia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of apple, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of apple, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, Latvia produced 8 200 tons of apples, marking a sharp 41.0% decrease from 2020. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 41%, which translates to an annualized decline of 16.1%. The most significant growth occurred in 2020, with a 33.8% increase.

Annual dynamics of production in Latvia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(25.3%)	33.8%	(41.0%)	(16.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports apple from Latvia

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports varied by 1.7-fold, reaching their lowest point in 2018 and peaking in 2019. In 2021, Latvia's apple exports amounted to 4 537 tons, representing a sharp 30.4% decline from 2020. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 6 892 tons, with the largest increase that year at 70.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Latvia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	70.8%	(5.5%)	(30.4%)	4.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Estonia and Lithuania dominated Latvia's apple exports in kind, accounting for 95.7% of total flows. Estonia contributed 57.1%, while Lithuania made up 38.7%, with other partners accounting for the remainder.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Latvia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Latvia exported apples worth 3 992 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a 17.8% drop compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports increased by 14.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 3 123 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2020 at 4 858 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2020, at 55.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Latvia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.6%)	55.6%	(17.8%)	4.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, the country structure of Latvia's apple exports in value terms was primarily shaped by Estonia and Lithuania, which together accounted for 98.9% of total flows, with other markets forming a long tail.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Latvia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports apple to Latvia

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, foreign apple supplies to Latvia totaled 20 076 tons, indicating a slight uptick of 1.9% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 27.2%, with a CAGR of 8.4%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 21 706 tons. The largest decline occurred in 2020, at 9.2%, while the largest increase was in 2019, at 37.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Latvia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	37.6%	(9.2%)	1.9%	8.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Poland was the main supplier of apples to Latvia in kind, taking 71.5% of total imports, while other partners had relatively modest shares.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Latvia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Latvia's apple imports reached 12 541 thousand US dollars, reflecting a significant decline of 16.0% compared with 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 7.4%, with a CAGR of 2.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 10 161 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2020 at 14 929 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2020, at 46.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Latvia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.0%)	46.9%	(16.0%)	2.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, Poland, Italy, and the Netherlands formed the core of Latvia's apple imports in value terms. Poland accounted for 51.3%, Italy for 26.7%, and the Netherlands for 13.3%, together taking 91.4% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Latvia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io