In 2023, the demand for apples in China stood at 41.71 million metric tons. Based on the forecasted data, apple demand in China is projected to grow incrementally from 2024 to 2028, reaching 42.63 million metric tons by 2028. The year-on-year growth rates are relatively stable: 0.45% in 2024, 0.45% in 2025, 0.45% in 2026, and 0.42% in 2027. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028 is approximately 0.44%.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts from changing consumer preferences, advances in agricultural technology, and possible shifts in trade policies that may influence both domestic production and import-export dynamics. Monitoring these factors will be crucial for anticipating significant deviations from the current growth trajectory.
