The U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2024 apple report forecasts a slight global increase in production to 83.1 million tons, driven by recovery in China, South Africa, and the United States. U.S. apple production is expected to increase by 56,000 tons, with exports also increasing by 209,000 tons, particularly to markets like Mexico and India. In other regions, China's production is expected to increase while the EU's production is expected to decrease, and South Africa's production is expected to improve.