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Apricots market in Eastern Asia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Eastern Asia" region includes following countries:

China

Hong Kong

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Macao

Mongolia

Earlier Report Observations

The apricot market in Eastern Asia exhibited significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. The period opened with a market volume of 172 thousand tons in 2018, followed by a consecutive decline that brought the figure down to 131 thousand tons by 2020.

A sharp reversal occurred in 2021, when the market expanded by 26% to reach 165 thousand tons. This growth coincided with the strengthening of government regulations and labeling standards for health functional foods, which bolstered consumer confidence and stimulated demand for apricots as a key ingredient in this category.

In the following years, the market underwent a gradual correction, stabilizing at around 156 thousand tons in 2023. Ongoing enhancements to labeling requirements and a shift in consumer preferences toward premium and personalized health products continued to shape the market's trajectory.

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, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Eastern Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Asia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K 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, K 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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, 2018-2024
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 apricots in Eastern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of apricots, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of apricots, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Eastern Asia's apricot production has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 130.9 K t of apricots, marking a significant 12.5% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 9.6%, which translates to an average annual decline of 3.3%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 172.2 K t. That year also saw the largest increase of 18.9%, while the steepest drop occurred in 2019 with a 13.1% decrease.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	18.9%	(13.1%)	(12.5%)	(3.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports apricots from Eastern Asia

Exports in kind, t

The market showed considerable volatility during these years. Export volumes peaked in 2017 and hit their lowest point in 2020, with a dramatic 156-fold difference between these extremes. In 2020, apricot exports from Eastern Asia totaled just 8 t, a sharp 99.2% drop from the year before. The most notable increase was in 2019, when exports rose by 15.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(26.6%)	15.4%	(99.2%)	(81.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the export market was highly concentrated, with Russia alone accounting for 97.4% of all apricot exports in volume terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data points to irregular fluctuations, highlighting a volatile market environment. Between 2017 and 2020, the peak-to-trough amplitude reached 97 times. In 2020, the value of apricot exports from Eastern Asia stood at 15 K $ US, reflecting a substantial 98.7% year-over-year decline. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 5.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(26.8%)	5.6%	(98.7%)	(78.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2017–2020 period, Russia dominated the export structure in value terms, consistently making up 92.8% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports apricots to Eastern Asia

Imports in kind, t

Apricot imports into Eastern Asia have fallen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 160 t, representing a 34.6% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 span, imports dropped by 29.9%, with an average annual decline of 11.2%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 254 t, which also saw the largest increase of 11.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.4%	(3.7%)	(34.6%)	(11.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Turkey (with 54.7% of imports in volume), Australia (17.2%), and South Africa (10.7%) led the import structure, together accounting for 82.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Apricot imports into Eastern Asia have declined for the second year running. In 2020, the region imported apricots worth 606 K $ US, a solid 19.0% drop from the year before. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 43.1%, averaging an annual decline of 17.2%. The peak value was in 2018 at 1 068 K $ US, which also saw a modest 0.2% increase. The sharpest decline occurred in 2019, with a 30.0% fall.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.2%	(30.0%)	(19.0%)	(17.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey (52.3% of imports in value), Australia (21.7%), and the United States (11.8%) formed the core group of partners for apricot imports into Eastern Asia, collectively representing 85.8% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io