Key Market Indicators
New Zealanders' apple consumption is projected to decline by 1.1% annually over the next five years, falling from 38 million metric tons in 2021 to 36 million metric tons in 2026. This decline follows a 1.8% annual rise in demand since 2017. In 2021, the country ranked 70th in terms of apple consumption, with Slovakia surpassing it with 38 million metric tons. The United States, India, and Russia ranked 2nd, 3rd, and 4th respectively.
