Apple market in Southern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The fresh apple market in Southern Asia grew in physical volume from 5 051 thousand tons in 2018 to 6 015 thousand tons in 2023. This upward trend included a significant expansion in 2020, stabilization in 2021, a moderate contraction in 2022, and a strong recovery in 2023.

Measured in value, the market followed a different path, declining from 3 191 million US dollars in 2018 to 2 189 million in 2022. This points to a period of falling average prices or changing consumption patterns. The market value then rebounded by over 20% in 2023, reaching 2 662 million US dollars.

Domestic production generally increased throughout the period, providing a stable base for market supply. Fluctuations in export volumes also influenced the net quantity available for domestic consumption, contributing to the year-to-year changes in overall market size.

Production apple in Southern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of apple, 2017-2020

World map of production of apple, 2017-2020

Apple production in Southern Asia grew for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 6 047 thousand tonnes of apples, representing a strong 11.0% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 11.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 5 057 thousand tonnes, which marked the largest decline of 6.8% during this timeframe.

Annual dynamics of production in Southern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of apple production in Southern Asia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 2 829 million US dollars, down 11.0% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value decreased by 27.6%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 10.2%.

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

Exports apple from Southern Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Apple exports from Southern Asia increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region exported 797.9 thousand tonnes of apples, showing a solid 23.5% improvement compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 123.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 30.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Southern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Iraq, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates were the main destinations for Southern Asia's apple exports in volume terms. Iraq accounted for 38.9% of exports, Russia for 11.9%, and the UAE for 6.1%. Together, these three markets absorbed 56.8% of total apple exports from the region.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the value of apple exports from Southern Asia stood at 373.3 million US dollars, which was 1.0% lower than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 45%, with an average annual growth rate of 13.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 229.9 million US dollars, marking the largest decline of 10.7%. The highest value occurred in 2019 at 376.9 million US dollars, representing the largest increase of 63.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Iraq, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates—together accounted for 55.2% of the total value of apple exports from Southern Asia.

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

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

Imports apple to Southern Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Apple imports into Southern Asia rose for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region imported 412.5 thousand tonnes of apples, showing a 2.3% increase year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 3.2%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 1.1%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 357.1 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 16.2%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 12.9% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Southern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Throughout 2017-2020, China, South Africa, and Brazil were the primary sources for apple imports into Southern Asia in volume terms. China accounted for 54.5% of imports, South Africa for 9.3%, and Brazil for 4.4%. Collectively, these three countries supplied 68.2% of total apple imports to the region.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

The value of apple imports into Southern Asia increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 375.8 million US dollars, showing a substantial 15.1% rise compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 45.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 13.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 218.8 million US dollars, marking the largest decline of 15.5%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 49.1% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, South Africa, and Brazil played leading roles in the value of apple imports into Southern Asia. China accounted for 58.5% of imports, South Africa for 9.7%, and Brazil for 3.9%. Together, these three countries represented 72.1% of total import flows.

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

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