The global apple production landscape in 2024 shows China leading significantly with 39.3 million metric tons, followed by the United States at 4.58 million, and Poland at 3.83 million. China's production showed a moderate increase of 3.4% year-on-year. The United States experienced a decline of 28%, and Poland saw a drop of 84%. Noteworthy growth was observed in countries like South Africa (1.27%) and Uzbekistan (0.94%), while significant declines were seen in Germany (-2.75%) and Hungary (-3.5%). Production fluctuations are attributed to climatic conditions, technological advancements, and economic factors impacting agricultural output.
Future trends to watch include China's dominant position potentially increasing due to investments in agricultural technology, climate resilience, and scaling operations. The United States might face more challenges due to environmental policies and market conditions, while emerging markets like Uzbekistan and South Africa could see continued growth due to improving local infrastructures and market expansions.
Top countries in Apples Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 39,300 | 2023 | -0.23% | +0.034% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 4,580 | 2023 | -0.93% | -0.28% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 3,830 | 2023 | +1.11% | -0.84% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Iran | 2,500 | 2023 | +0.28% | -0.15% | View data |
| 5 | 5 India | 2,260 | 2023 | -0.53% | -0.62% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 2,240 | 2023 | -0.53% | -1.47% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Russia | 1,840 | 2023 | +0.77% | -0.25% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Chile | 1,740 | 2023 | +0.057% | +0.17% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 1,680 | 2023 | -0.59% | -0.64% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ukraine | 1,480 | 2023 | +1.72% | +0.2% | View data |
