The US is the main supplier of apples in Taiwan

Apple imports from Taiwan in the 2022/23 campaign were 131,252 MT and are forecast at 130,000 MT for the 2023/24 campaign. The United States remains the largest supplier of apples by volume, but the market share of Japan, New Zealand and Chile follow closely behind. New Zealand's tariff-free access and Japan's high reputation among consumers are gradually eroding the market share of the United States and Chile, the USDA says in its latest report. Taiwan's domestic apple production of 1,406 tonnes remains small-scale, accounting for one percent of total consumption. For the 2023/24 campaign, total apple consumption in Taiwan is expected to decrease slightly to 131,350 MT, as supply from the United States and New Zealand decreases. US apple prices are expected to remain relatively high due to weather issues and strong domestic demand. Taiwan is one of the main export destinations for New Zealand apples. The price of those apples is also expected to rise although the supply is still ...