Overview of the world market for apples

The global apple market is facing major challenges in different regions, as recent reports from various countries show. In the Netherlands, the expansion of the Polish apple export has led to stagnating sales, which means that sales have to take place at low prices. In Belgium, meanwhile, consumers are switching to cheaper options due to rising inflation, which means that the consumption of more expensive apple varieties is declining. Turkey is facing significant logistical challenges for apples after an earthquake damaged the country's port. New Zealand has also been hit by disaster in the form of Cyclone Gabrielle, which has wiped out many apple orchards, potentially causing damage to the apple industry in the millions. On a smaller scale, South Africa is facing a reduced supply of apples due to unexpected hailstorms that have caused significant damage in several areas, limiting the supply of large apples. Michigan in the US, on the other hand, has seen a record crop of apple ...