Global exports of fresh apples totaled about 7.35B USD$ in 2019 and reached around 7.50B USD$ in 2024, representing a modest increase of roughly 2 percent over the five-year period. These values reflect export performance only.
Top 10 Exporters – Performance and Variations
The United States remained a leading exporter, moving from 962M in 2019 to 1.08B in 2024. Italy also showed strong growth, rising from 831M in 2019 to 1.12B in 2024. China, while still one of the largest players, shifted from 1.24B in 2019 down to 1.04B in 2024, marking a notable decline.
New Zealand expanded from 567M in 2019 to 597M in 2024, maintaining steady growth. Chile, after fluctuations, recorded 621M in 2024 compared with 619M in 2019. France, once higher in earlier years, stood at 434M in 2019 and reached 471M in 2024. South Africa increased from 373M in 2019 to 577M in 2024, one of the most significant percentage gains among the leaders.
Poland, after a dip in 2019 at 367M, grew to 510M in 2024, regaining momentum. Germany remained relatively stable, moving from 52M in 2019 to 43M in 2024. Argentina, with 80M in 2019, recorded 51M in 2024, showing contraction.
Smaller but Fast-Growing Exporters
Moldova expanded from 78M in 2019 to 75M in 2024, maintaining relevance despite some fluctuations. North Macedonia grew from 20M in 2019 to 25M in 2024. Armenia, while smaller in scale, increased from 318K in 2019 to 3.13M in 2024, marking one of the highest percentage growth rates among emerging exporters. Uzbekistan also rose significantly, from 8.77M in 2019 to 15.52M in 2024.
Missing Data in Recent Years
Some countries have incomplete or missing data in the latest years:
- Russia – no data after 2022
- Ukraine – no data after 2024
- United Arab Emirates – no data after 2024
- Several smaller exporters show gaps in 2023–2024 reporting
Disclaimer:
This analysis is based solely on recorded export values in USD$ and selected relevant percentage changes. This is export information and does not allow inference of sizes or local demand, nor does it account for broader economic conditions.
