IQonsulting 2024 “International Apple Market” Yearbook: Global apple exports contract and Chile shows varietal change in 2023

Published 2024년 2월 14일

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In 2023, global apple production saw a slight decrease of 0.6% to 82 million tons due to unfavorable weather conditions in China, despite production increases in the EU, US, and Turkey. This also led to a contraction in global apple exports by 2.3% to 7.9 million tons. Italy led the export market, followed by Chile, which experienced a change in exported apple varieties. New Zealand, known for its high-quality apples, exported 308 thousand tons primarily to Asia and Europe. Meanwhile, South Africa saw a 4% growth in apple exports, reaching 495 thousand tons.

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The apple has experienced a slight decrease of 0.6% in 2023, reaching a total volume of 82 million tons. This decline was caused by adverse weather conditions that affected harvests in several producing countries, mainly China. However, other major producers such as the European Union, the United States and Turkey experienced significant increases in production. During 2023, global apple exports experienced a contraction of 2.3%, reaching a total volume of 7.9 million tons, with an FOB value of $5,887 million. Italy stands out as the world's main exporter of apples, with a share of 10.3%. However, its shipments decreased by 2.9% in 2023. Chile is positioned in seventh place among the main world exporters of apples, with a share of 6%, and a volume shipped of 468 thousand tons and an FOB value of 506 million USD. During this year, an evolution was observed in the varieties exported by Chile, with a decrease in traditional varieties such as Red Delicious, Gala and Fuji, and an ...

Source: Portaldelcampo