Chinese apple juice exports fall by half

In December 2019, China experienced a significant decrease in concentrated apple juice exports, with a total volume of 41,640 tonnes, marking a 49% reduction compared to the same period in the previous year. This decline was attributed to low product inventories and high freight costs, with both factors playing a role in reducing exports to various countries. The United States and Russia were among the countries most affected, with imports from these countries decreasing by 54% and 58% respectively, to 15,200 tonnes and 4,460 tonnes respectively. Overall, the sales to all destinations saw a decline, but the significant reductions in exports to the US and Russia contributed largely to the overall decrease in China's concentrated apple juice exports in December 2019.