In 2024, China dominates the global apple imports, holding a commanding share of 22.24%, followed by India at 7.2% and Russia at 7.03%. Iraq, Vietnam, and Egypt also demonstrate significant shares, ranging from 6.99% to 5.08%. Key trends observed over the past year include a striking 67.66% increase in imports by China and notable growth in Ukraine (42.57%) and Zimbabwe (21.57%). Contrarily, countries like New Zealand, South Africa, and Sri Lanka saw considerable declines in their apple imports with respective variations of -14.63%, -20.71%, and -25.82%. Overall global distribution highlights emerging market dynamics with growth seen in both established and developing regions.
Future trends to watch include China's continued expansion in market share, potential recovery in Russia and Kazakhstan's imports, and emerging market shifts from high-growth regions like Bangladesh, Libya, and Argentina. Additionally, geopolitical factors such as economic sanctions and trade agreements could further influence these trends.
Top countries in Apples Import Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 22.24 | 2023 | +1350% | +67.66% | View data |
| 2 | 2 India | 7.2 | 2023 | +3.73% | +7.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Russia | 7.03 | 2023 | +2.75% | -13.24% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Iraq | 6.99 | 2023 | +14.04% | +3.86% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Vietnam | 5.57 | 2023 | +3.03% | +14.32% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Egypt | 5.08 | 2023 | +65.81% | +0.82% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bangladesh | 5.04 | 2023 | +43.54% | +8.26% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Mexico | 4.62 | 2023 | +9.31% | +0.77% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Saudi Arabia | 3.92 | 2023 | +14.59% | +3.65% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Thailand | 3.69 | 2023 | +20.55% | +10.25% | View data |
