In 2023, China's apple production was 4.85 ten million metric tons. Forecasts for 2024 to 2028 show steady growth, reaching 5.46 ten million metric tons by 2028. The projected year-on-year growth is consistent, hovering around 2.5% to 2.6%. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for 2024-2028 is approximately 2.45%.
Future trends to watch for:
- Climate change impact on apple yields and quality.
- Technological advancements in agriculture increasing productivity.
- Changing domestic and global demand affecting export-import dynamics.