Key Market Indicators
Korean apple consumption is projected to reach 93,000 metric tons by 2026. In 2021, it was at 94,000 metric tons, a slight decrease of 0.2% year-on-year. Since 2017, demand for apples in Korea has risen 1.5% each year. In 2021, the country ranked 53rd in the world in terms of apple consumption. South Africa led the way with 94,000 metric tons. The United States, India and Russia followed in second, third, and fourth place respectively.