China Leads Global Apple Production with 47.6 Million Tons

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Abstract

In global agriculture, apple production is an important indicator. According to data for 2022, China is the world’s largest producer, with a production volume of 47.6 Mt. Looking at the trends so far, China has established itself as a major producer of apples for many years. Meanwhile, other countries are also emerging as important producers. European countries and the United States are known for producing high-quality apples. In addition, emerging countries have also increased production in recent years, intensifying competition in the market. There is also a trend toward improved production efficiency due to environmental considerations and technological innovation. Thus, global apple production is diversifying, and various countries are making efforts to meet the increasing demand.

Apple production (worldwide)

Apple production is an important indicator in agriculture, and looking at data from 1961 to 2022, certain countries account for the majority of production. During this period, China steadily increased production, reaching an all-time high of 47.6 Mt in 2022. This growth is supported by improvements in agricultural technology and production efficiency, as well as increasing demand both domestically and internationally. On the other hand, China’s production at 100% compared to its peak suggests that past growth rates may be plateauing. In addition, other major producing countries are also increasing production, intensifying competition in the market. Along with this, efforts toward sustainable production methods, such as improving quality and reducing environmental impact, are also increasing. Global apple production is diversifying, centered on the growth of China, and further growth is expected, taking into account changes in demand and environmental considerations.

Apple production (worldwide)
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The maximum is the latest one, 47.6Mt of China

Apple production (latest year, world)

Apple production occupies an important corner of global agriculture. According to the latest data for 2022, the total production volume is 95.8Mt, of which China accounts for the largest share of 47.6Mt. This figure is significantly larger than the average production volume of 1.02Mt, indicating that China is an overwhelming presence in apple production. Looking at the trends over the past few decades, China has continued to increase its production volume sustainably and has played a central role in the global apple market. Meanwhile, other major producing countries have also steadily increased their production volume, supporting the growth of the overall market. This trend is likely due to growing demand and the development of the agricultural sector in emerging countries. In addition, as production volume increases, producers and related companies are also focusing on quality control and reducing the environmental impact. Overall, global apple production is diversifying and continuing to grow with an emphasis on sustainability.

Apple production (latest year, world)
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The maximum is 47.6Mt of China, the average is 1.02Mt, and the total is 95.8Mt

Apple production (continent)

According to the latest data for 2022, Asia is the largest producer of apples in global agriculture, reaching 63.5 Mt. This is the highest value ever, indicating that Asia is the center of apple production. Looking at the trends so far, we can see that the Asian region has experienced steady growth in apple production. Asian countries, including China, account for the majority of production, with China being particularly noteworthy as the largest producer. China’s production is supported by improvements in agricultural technology and production efficiency, as well as increasing demand both domestically and internationally. Meanwhile, other major producing countries are also continuing to grow, and competition is intensifying. This trend is likely due to increased demand, the development of the agricultural sector in emerging countries, and changes in food culture. In addition, with increasing interest in sustainability, efforts are also being made to quality control and reduce environmental impact. In summary, global apple production, particularly in Asia, will continue to grow, and further development is expected in the future, taking into account changes in demand and environmental considerations.

Apple production (continent)
agri

The maximum is the latest one, 63.5Mt of Asia

Apple production (latest year, continent)

According to the latest data for 2022, Asia was the largest producer of apples in the world, recording 63.5 Mt. This is the highest figure ever, indicating that the Asian region is the leading region for apple production. Asian countries, including China in particular, account for the majority of production, with China attracting attention as the largest producer. Looking at the trends to date, production has increased throughout the Asian region, particularly in China. This is due to improvements in agricultural technology, improved production efficiency, and growing demand both at home and abroad. Meanwhile, other major producing countries have also experienced stable growth, leading to an increase in apple production worldwide. This trend is likely due to changes in global food culture and increased demand, as well as the development of the agricultural sector in emerging countries. In addition, with growing interest in sustainability, quality control and environmental considerations are becoming increasingly important. Overall, global apple production, particularly in Asia, will continue to grow, and further development is expected in the future, taking into account changes in demand and environmental considerations.

Apple production (latest year, continent)
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The maximum is 63.5Mt of Asia, the average is 16Mt, and the total is 95.8Mt

Main data

Production(Apple, Production volume, t) [Mt]
World Asia Upper-middle-income countries Eastern Asia China High-income countries Europe European Union Lower-middle-income countries Eastern Europe
2022 95.84 63.52 61.41 49.68 47.57 21.92 18.79 12.56 11.01 9.86
2021 93.92 61.8 59.45 47.96 45.98 21.61 18.53 12.41 11.4 10.04
2020 90.6 59.46 56.68 46.05 44.07 21.62 17.81 11.96 10.94 8.84
2019 87.46 56.45 54.23 44.46 42.43 21.59 17.25 11.59 10.28 8.3
2018 85.84 53.12 51.2 41.25 39.24 23.01 19.7 13.33 10.12 10.25
2017 83.09 54.81 51.7 43.46 41.39 19.88 14.27 9.64 10.21 6.82
2016 85.1 54.39 50.74 42.52 40.39 22.51 17.26 12.15 10.44 8.48
2015 82.37 51.82 49.12 41.07 38.9 21.96 17.21 12.32 10.09 7.87
2014 85.35 53.95 51.12 42.99 40.92 22.96 17.49 12.65 9.98 8.31
2013 82.83 53.04 50.71 41.7 39.68 20.94 16.12 11.37 10.05 7.82
2012 78.6 51.81 48.54 40.47 38.49 18.89 14.69 10.43 9.94 7.51
2011 77.07 49.48 45.62 37.77 35.99 19.92 14.83 11.12 10.39 6.17
2010 71.19 45.36 42.15 35.22 33.27 19.07 13.87 10.31 8.78 5.73
2009 71.64 44.01 41.42 33.71 31.68 20.58 15.65 11.71 8.49 6.87
2008 69.04 41.78 38.76 31.89 29.85 20.84 15.3 11.8 8.34 6.55
2007 65.66 39.28 37.8 29.78 27.87 18.84 14.72 10.12 8.02 5.84
2006 63.25 36.52 34.73 27.97 26.06 20.03 15.03 11.22 7.37 6.48
2005 61.91 35.06 33.16 25.87 24.02 20.05 14.95 11.15 7.7 6.45
2004 62.24 33.48 32.82 25.46 23.68 21.33 16.41 12.32 7.03 7.83
2003 58.1 31.6 30.33 22.96 21.11 19.51 15.24 11.32 7.26 7.19
2002 55.3 28.98 27.8 21.27 19.25 20.13 15.64 11.96 6.45 6.45
2001 57.1 30.13 28.45 22.02 20.02 21.34 15.91 12.77 6.34 6.38
2000 59.13 30.18 28.84 22.38 20.44 22.97 17.69 13.93 6.33 6
1999 56.99 30.74 28.8 22.88 20.81 20.74 14.4 11.78 5.91 4.63
1998 54.93 29.33 27.27 21.47 19.49 20.1 14.08 10.91 6.09 5.3
1997 56 27.51 26.41 19.51 17.23 20.63 17.18 11.95 7.57 8.26
1996 54.34 26.83 25.82 19.24 17.06 20.62 16.26 11.8 6.63 7.22
1995 48.85 23.79 21.87 16.33 14.02 19.08 14.03 10.32 6.51 5.49
1994 46.47 20.79 18.81 13.39 11.14 20.31 14.62 11.14 5.93 5.42
1993 47.73 18.05 17.92 11.3 9.08 21.69 18.81 12.92 6.72 9.21
1992 44.26 15.76 15.33 8.96 6.57 21.75 17.87 12.73 5.73 6.98
1991 35.99 11.92 15.03 6.51 4.56 16.42 14.44 8.34 3.51 7.79
1990 40.91 12.08 16.22 6.66 4.33 20.1 19.52 11.85 3.49 9.23
1989 42.46 11.92 16.81 6.88 4.52 21.25 21.08 12.87 3.22 10.25
1988 42.69 11.81 16.26 6.67 4.36 22.16 21.93 14.21 3.14 9.85
1987 38.46 10.99 15.04 6.46 4.28 19.61 18.05 11.3 2.79 8.25
1986 42.6 10.45 16.91 5.48 3.35 21.65 24.73 14.95 2.99 13.12
1985 38.91 10.37 16.15 5.65 3.63 19.13 20.97 12.33 2.67 10.95
1984 39.81 9.35 15.89 4.85 2.95 20.58 22.87 13.91 2.4 11.46
1983 39.8 10.13 16.73 5.72 3.55 19.73 22.48 12.8 2.44 12.6
1982 40.5 8.51 15.16 4.39 2.44 22.09 24.81 15.2 2.3 12.48
1981 32.67 8.43 13.95 4.87 3.02 16.07 17.33 9.79 1.9 9.47
1980 33.94 7.41 11.96 4.21 2.38 19.47 19.22 12.62 1.61 8.01
1979 36.56 7.76 14.5 4.63 2.89 19.62 21.97 13.06 1.57 10.53
1978 32.49 6.58 11.97 3.99 2.29 18.43 19.6 12.27 1.29 8.63
1977 30.49 6.25 12.96 3.87 2.12 15.63 18.61 9.89 1.29 10.64
1976 31.41 5.59 12.24 3.29 1.74 17.37 20.36 12.09 1.1 10.1
1975 31.14 5.16 10.55 3.09 1.59 18.92 20.04 12.83 1 8.28
1974 27.12 4.74 9.44 2.6 1.16 16.06 16.85 10.58 1.04 7.12
1973 29.14 4.74 9.62 2.81 1.3 18.02 19.58 12.45 0.92 7.88
1972 24.76 4.1 8.39 2.27 0.85 14.98 15.73 9.92 0.85 6.66
1971 26.58 3.85 8.6 2.25 0.85 16.77 17.61 11.09 0.7 7
1970 27.01 3.52 8.44 2.15 0.8 17.61 18.45 11.97 0.54 7.17
1969 26.78 3.59 7.21 2.42 1 18.64 18.01 12.78 0.45 6.01
1968 24.09 3.47 7.14 2.2 0.75 16.11 16.13 11.09 0.49 5.89
1967 25.37 3.23 6.76 2.03 0.63 17.72 17.63 12.55 0.44 5.67
1966 21.76 2.73 5.39 1.83 0.5 15.64 14.43 10.46 0.36 4.76
1965 21.32 2.51 4.9 1.72 0.32 15.74 13.96 10.19 0.36 3.9
1964 22.23 2.39 4.74 1.6 0.3 16.78 15.14 11.08 0.38 4.56
1963 21.01 2.34 4.5 1.6 0.25 15.88 14.16 10.41 0.35 3.88
1962 21.69 2.18 3.8 1.44 0.23 17.25 15.23 11.93 0.36 2.95
1961 17.05 2 3.65 1.29 0.17 12.75 10.89 8.02 0.4 2.91

Reference

Hannah Ritchie, Pablo Rosado and Max Roser (2023) – Agricultural Production. Published online at OurWorldInData.org.

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