Apple market in Montenegro

Earlier Report Observations

The apple market in Montenegro demonstrated a clear upward trajectory from 2018 to 2023, with total volume expanding from 15 065 tons to 16 611 tons. This overall growth of more than 10% was achieved despite annual fluctuations, indicating a resilient demand base.

A notable increase to 15 947 tons in 2019 was followed by a modest contraction in 2020. The market subsequently recovered and grew steadily through 2023. This progression coincided with a significant rise in imported apples, which surged from 7 481 tons to 10 447 tons over the period, while domestic production showed greater variability, peaking in 2021 before declining.

The growing import share became a defining feature of the market, effectively compensating for swings in local output and enabling the consistent expansion of total supply available to consumers in Montenegro.

Production apple in Montenegro

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of apple, 2017-2020

World map of production of apple, 2017-2020

In 2020, Montenegro produced 7 341 tons of apples, marking a robust year-over-year increase of 15.7%. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 36.7%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 11.0%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 7 583 tons. However, in 2019, production experienced its largest decline of 16.3%. Conversely, the most significant increase occurred in 2018 with a 41.2% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Montenegro in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports apple from Montenegro

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The market for apple exports from Montenegro showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Export volumes peaked in 2017 and then dropped to their lowest point in 2018, representing a dramatic 32-fold shift. In 2020, Montenegro exported 5 tons of apples, which corresponds to a substantial gain of 509.3% compared to the previous year. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2018 at just 0.2 tons, accompanied by the largest decline of 96.9% that same year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Montenegro in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Austria and Serbia remained the primary markets for Montenegro's apple exports in kind, jointly accounting for 83.2% of total export flows. Other trading partners made up the remaining share.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market for apple exports in value terms was characterized by volatility during these years. Import levels fluctuated significantly, with an 18-fold difference between the high in 2020 and the low in 2018. In 2020, Montenegro's cross-border shipments of apples amounted to 6 thousand US dollars, showing a steep gain of 629.5% relative to the prior year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 0.3 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 84.4% occurring that same year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia, Austria, and Italy were the principal destinations for Montenegro's apple exports in value terms. Serbia accounted for 46.8% of exports, Austria for 21.1%, and Italy for 9.5%. Together, these three markets represented 77.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports apple to Montenegro

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In 2020, Montenegro imported a total of 9 604 tons of apples, showing a solid decline of 15.9% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 9.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.4%. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 7 481 tons, while the maximum was in 2019 at 9 604 tons. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 16.4% drop, and the largest increase was in 2019 with a 28.4% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Montenegro in kind, 2017-2020, t

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Italy, North Macedonia, and Serbia played leading roles in Montenegro's apple imports in kind. Italy accounted for 24.4% of imports, North Macedonia for 22.6%, and Serbia for 20.6%. Collectively, these three countries represented 67.6% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, apple import volumes to Montenegro increased in 2020. Imports reached 4 053 thousand US dollars, which is 24.4% higher than the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 3 257 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 14.0% occurring that same year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Italy, Poland, and Serbia—together absorbed 65.2% of total apple imports to Montenegro in value terms.

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

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