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World - Apple - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Article Publishing Date: Jan 13, 2023

Growing Demand for Processed and Organic Food Boosts Apple Market

Global Apple Market Forecast

The global apple market is forecast to reach $115M by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.5% during the period 2022-2030. The market is driven by factors such as the growing demand for processed apples, the increasing popularity of organic apples, and the expanding retail sector. Inflation has been a driver for the growth of the global apple market over the past few years. With prices of other fruits and vegetables rising, apples have become a more affordable option for consumers looking for healthy snacks. In addition, changing consumer preferences towards healthier snacking options have also helped boost the demand for apples.

Some of the key players in the global apple market include Dole Food Company, Inc., Wonderful Orchards, Chiquita Brands International, Inc., Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc.

Apple Sales Channels

Supermarkets and hypermarkets are the largest sales channels for apple fruits, accounting for over 60% of the total market share. These stores offer a wide variety of products at competitive prices and have a large customer base. However, they are often located far from consumers' homes, which can be a deterrent for some consumers.

Convenience stores are another major sales channel for apple fruits, accounting for over 20% of the total market share. These stores are typically located near consumers' homes or workplaces and offer a limited selection of products. However, they are often more expensive than supermarkets/hypermarkets due to their smaller size and lack of bargaining power with suppliers.

Farm stands are another great option for buying apples. These stands typically sell a limited selection of apple types, but the quality is usually very high. The prices can also be higher than grocery stores, but many people are willing to pay a premium for fresh, local apples.

Finally, there are a number of online retailers that sell apples. These retailers often have a very wide selection of apple types, and they can be a great option for people who live in areas where there aren't many good options for purchasing apples locally.

Supermarkets & hypermarkets are expected to be the largest contributors to the market due to the wide availability of products and the convenience of shopping. Independent retailers are also expected to be significant contributors to the market due to their competitive pricing and ability to cater to niche markets. Online retailers are expected to witness the highest growth over the forecast period due to the ease of shopping and doorstep delivery.

Apple Market Restrictions

The challenges such as lack of available arable land, water resources, high fertilizer prices, energy crisis and increasing environmental regulations are restraining market growth.

Arable land shortages:

The lack of available arable land is one of the major challenges faced by the apple industry. Arable land refers to land that can be used for agriculture. It includes both cultivated land and uncultivated land that has the potential to be cultivated. The global area of arable land has been declining over the past few years due to urbanization and industrialization. This has led to an increase in demand for apples as farmers attempt to improve crop yields on smaller areas of farmland. However, competition from other industries for limited arable land resources is posing a significant challenge to the apple industry.

Limited water resources:

Water resources are also limited, making it difficult for farmers to produce sufficient crops. Water is a vital resource for agriculture, and its availability can limit crop production. In arid and semi-arid regions, irrigation is often necessary to grow crops, but water resources are often limited. This can make it difficult for farmers to produce sufficient crops, leading to food shortages. In addition to water scarcity, climate change is also a major challenge for agriculture. Rising temperatures and changes in precipitation patterns can adversely affect crop yields, making it even more difficult for farmers to feed the world's growing population.

Rising environmental regulations:

Increasing environmental regulations such as restrictions on the use of pesticides and fertilizers is another major challenge facing the apple industry. As the world becomes more and more industrialized, the regulations placed on businesses in order to protect the environment have become increasingly stringent. This has had a direct impact on the fruit market, specifically apples. In order to comply with environmental regulations, apple growers have had to invest heavily in new technology and equipment. This increased cost has been passed on to consumers, resulting in a slight increase in the price of apples.

Energy crisis:

As the world faces an energy crisis, the impact is being felt in the marketplace as well. The price of oil has risen sharply, causing the cost of transportation and other energy-related expenses to increase. This, in turn, is leading to higher prices for goods and services.

In addition, the crisis is causing political instability in many apple-producing countries, which is disrupting supplies. It's also led to a shortage of electricity in some areas, which has disrupted apple production. As a result, the apple market is facing challenges on both the supply and demand sides.

Fertilizer price growth:

Furthermore, rising prices of raw materials used in the production of fertilizers are restraining market growth. Fertilizer prices have been on the rise in recent years, and this has had a significant impact on the apple market. Apples are a crop that is highly dependent on fertilizers, and the cost of these inputs has a direct bearing on the price of apples. In recent years, we have seen fertilizer prices increase at a rapid pace, and this has put upward pressure on apple prices.

The effects of rising fertilizer prices have been particularly evident in China, which is the world's largest producer of apples. The Chinese apple industry has been hit hard by rising input costs, and this has led to a significant increase in apple prices. In response to these higher costs, many Chinese growers have switched to using lower-quality fertilizers, which has resulted in a decline in apple quality.

While rising fertilizer prices have had a negative impact on the apple market, it is important to note that there are other factors at play as well. For example, weather conditions can also affect apple production, and this year we saw unusually cold weather in many parts of the world that impacted apple crops. Overall, it is difficult to isolate the exact effect that rising fertilizer prices have had on the apple market, but there is no doubt that they have played a role in pushing up prices.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global apple market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 515 - Apples

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

Zirkle Fruit Company, Evans Fruit Co., Inc., Honeybear Marketing LLC, Borton & Sons, Inc., Broetje Orchards LLC, Kleppe S.A., Allstate Apple Exchange, Inc., Agropecuaria la Nortenita, S. De R.L. de C.V., Valley Roz Orchards Inc, Farmington Fresh Sales, LLC, Apple King, LLC, Russel Johnson, Gilbert Orchards, Inc, Lyman Farm Incorporated, Vergers Leahy Inc

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
    3. HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2023
    7. Yield, By Country, 2012-2023
    8. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    11. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    12. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    13. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Yield And Growth
    12. Exports And Growth
    13. Export Prices And Growth
    14. Market Size And Growth
    15. Per Capita Consumption
    16. Imports And Growth
    17. Import Prices
    18. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    20. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
    21. Yield, 2012–2023
    22. Production, By Country, 2023
    23. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    24. Harvested Area, By Country, 2023
    25. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2023
    26. Yield, By Country, 2012-2023
    27. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    34. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    36. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    37. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    38. Export Prices, 2012–2023

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