China’s fresh apple imports rebounded significantly in 2022, while exports dipped to a five-year low.
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In 2022, China imported 7.30 million metric tons or $14.53 billion worth of fruit, representing year-on-year increases of 4% and 8%, respectively. Meanwhile, China’s fruit exports over the course of the year totaled 3.26 million metric tons and $4.62 billion, down by 8% and 15%, respectively. Fresh apples were still the most exported fruit item, accounting for 22.51% and 25.25% of China’s total fruit exports by value and volume, respectively. Despite remaining China’s top fruit export, shipments of fresh Chinese apples witnessed a sharp fall in 2022 owing to a combination of negative factors, including the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, a lower harvest and decreased stocks. In fact, the apple export volume in 2022 fell to its lowest level in five years. Data released by China Customs indicate that China’s fresh apple exports in 2022 reached 823,100 metric tons and $1.04 billion, corresponding to year-on-year decreases of 27.24% and 23.67%, respectively. Only March and ...
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