In 2022, the global export market for fresh apricots reached a total value of US$463.4 million. This marks a decline of -4.3% from 2018, when the export value was $483.9 million. Year over year, the value of exported apricots decreased by -9%, falling from $509.2 million in 2021.

Apricots, often compared to small peaches, come in a variety of types with flesh that ranges from juicy to dry, and flavors from sweet to tart.

In 2022, the top 5 exporters of fresh apricots were Spain, Italy, Turkey, France, and Greece, collectively accounting for 73.5% of global apricot exports.

Apricot Exports by Continent

European countries led the market in 2022 with shipments valued at $305.1 million, representing 65.9% of the global total. Asia followed with 29.3%, while North America (2.2%), Africa (1.7%), Latin America (0.6%), and Oceania (0.3%) made up the remaining share.

Here are the top 20 countries that exported the highest dollar value of fresh apricots in 2022:

·Spain: US$118 million (25.5% of total apricot exports)

·Italy: $86.8 million (18.7%)

·Turkey: $82.6 million (17.8%)

·France: $31.1 million (6.7%)

·Greece: $22.3 million (4.8%)

·Jordan: $12.7 million (2.7%)

·Afghanistan: $12.5 million (2.7%)

·Austria: $12.3 million (2.7%)

·United States: $10.4 million (2.2%)

·Armenia: $8.8 million (1.9%)

·South Africa: $7.2 million (1.5%)

·Uzbekistan: $5.9 million (1.3%)

·Serbia: $5.6 million (1.2%)

·Netherlands: $5.6 million (1.2%)

·Lebanon: $4.1 million (0.9%)

·Moldova: $4.02 million (0.9%)

·Germany: $3.97 million (0.9%)

·Belgium: $3.97 million (0.9%)

·Azerbaijan: $3.4 million (0.7%)

·Kyrgyzstan: $3.3 million (0.7%)

These 20 countries accounted for 95.9% of global apricot exports in 2022. Among the top exporters, Armenia saw the most significant growth with an increase of 55.5%, followed by Moldova (up 37.1%), Azerbaijan (up 35.8%), and Turkey (up 33.5%). On the other hand, Jordan experienced the largest decline, with exports dropping by -49.3% from 2021, followed by Spain (down -39.2%), Germany (down -34.2%), Uzbekistan (down -28.1%), and the Netherlands (down -21.4%).

Leading Importers of Fresh Apricots

The cost of imported apricots decreased by -3.7% over the five-year period starting in 2018, and by -5.7% from 2021 to 2022.

Here are the top 20 countries that imported the highest dollar value of fresh apricots in 2022:

·Germany: US$108.7 million (23.4% of total apricot imports)

·Russia: $80.3 million (17.3%)

·Austria: $26.2 million (5.6%)

·France: $22.3 million (4.8%)

·United Kingdom: $21.2 million (4.6%)

·Switzerland: $17.3 million (3.7%)

·Italy: $14.4 million (3.1%)

·Poland: $13.9 million (3%)

·Czech Republic: $13.6 million (2.9%)

·Saudi Arabia: $11.7 million (2.5%)

·Belgium: $11.2 million (2.4%)

·Pakistan: $11.1 million (2.4%)

·Romania: $11 million (2.4%)

·Netherlands: $8.6 million (1.9%)

·Canada: $7.6 million (1.6%)

·Ukraine: $6.1 million (1.3%)

·United Arab Emirates: $5 million (1.1%)

·Iraq: $4.6 million (1%)

·Croatia: $4.4 million (0.9%)

·Slovakia: $4 million (0.9%)

These 20 countries bought 86.7% of global apricot imports in 2022. Pakistan was the fastest-growing importer with a 277% increase, followed by Russia (up 43.8%), the United Kingdom (up 22%), and Saudi Arabia (up 13.8%). Conversely, Iraq saw the largest decline, with imports falling by -66.7% from 2021, followed by Switzerland (down -44.8%), France (down -40.4%), Italy (down -30.2%), and Belgium (down -23.2%).

Prices and Tariff Codes

In 2022, the average unit price paid by apricot importers was $1,393 per ton, reflecting a -16.5% decrease from the 2021 average of $1,669 per ton. For research purposes, the Harmonized Tariff System code for fresh apricots is 080910.

This summary provides a detailed overview of the leading exporters and importers of fresh apricots by country, highlighting key trends and data in the global apricot market.

Retrieve Global Trade Data and Monitor Market Trends

Tendata support one-click queries to track the global transaction details of specific products. Reflect the purchasing and supply activities throughout the entire supply chain and comprehensively display the state of the entire trade network.

Based on the statistical analysis of transaction data, view industry and product market trends to help businesses gain insights into market changes.

Tendata provides real-time, accurate, and detailed customs data, presenting the specifics of each transaction. Customized search criteria meet various filtering needs.

>>Contact Tendata Now<<