Apple production refers to the annual production output of apples, measured in tonnes or metric tons. The indicator presents country-level apple production statistics and time series, with values reported for each year in the selected period.
China Apple Production was 51,285 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 3.4% on 2023. China’s apple production has demonstrated a strong and consistent upward trend over the period 2015–2025, highlighting the country’s dominant position in the global apple industry. According to the data, production increased from 38.899 million tonnes in 2015 to an estimated 51.2851 million tonnes in 2025, representing an overall growth of approximately 31.8% during the decade.
China Apple Production moved from 38,899 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 51,285 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+31.8%), an average of +3.1% a year. The series high was 51,285 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 38,899 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2015) is 12,386 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +8.1% in 2019.
Among the 33 countries in this dataset, China ranks 1 for 2024. It accounts for 52.4% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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| Year | Thousand Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024Peak | 51,285 | +3.4% |
| 2023 | 49,602 | +4.3% |
| 2022 | 47,572 | +3.5% |
| 2021 | 45,983 | +4.4% |
| 2020 | 44,066 | +3.9% |
| 2019 | 42,425 | +8.1% |
| 2018 | 39,233 | −5.2% |
| 2017 | 41,390 | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 40,393 | +3.8% |
| 2015 Trough | 38,899 | — |
Regional context
Apple Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. China is highlighted.
Data definition
Apple Production — Apple production refers to the annual production output of apples, measured in tonnes or metric tons. The indicator presents country-level apple production statistics and time series, with values reported for each year in the selected period. It represents the quantity of apples harvested within a country under the relevant agricultural crop classification. Statistics are compiled from international agricultural databases and national agricultural reporting systems, including sources such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and official country data where available. The figures represent total apple production within the selected country and may include different apple varieties classified under the overall apple crop category.
The data includes harvested apple production from agricultural activities for commercial and farming purposes. It covers apples produced within the selected country and includes all apple varieties reported under the apple crop classification. The statistics account for annual harvested output and provide country-level production estimates across the selected time period. Data may incorporate official national reporting, agricultural surveys, and international estimates where direct reporting is unavailable.
The data excludes production of other fruits, nuts, and crops outside the apple category. It does not measure apple exports, imports, domestic consumption, processing volumes, storage quantities, market prices, or economic value. Differences may occur between sources due to variations in data collection methods, estimation techniques, reporting practices, harvested area assessments, yield calculations, and seasonal adjustments.
Apple Production — Apple production refers to the annual production output of apples, measured in tonnes or metric tons. The indicator presents country-level apple production statistics and time series, with values reported for each year in the selected period. It represents the quantity of apples harvested within a country under the relevant agricultural crop classification. Statistics are compiled from international agricultural databases and national agricultural reporting systems, including sources such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and official country data where available. The figures represent total apple production within the selected country and may include different apple varieties classified under the overall apple crop category.
This sustained expansion reflects improvements in agricultural productivity, technological adoption, expansion of high-yield orchards, and increasing domestic and international demand for apples.
Between 2015 and 2019, China’s apple production experienced steady growth, rising from 38.899 million tonnes to 42.4254 million tonnes. The gradual increase indicates improvements in cultivation practices, better farm management, and favorable investment in the fruit sector. From 2020 onwards, production accelerated further, reaching 44.0661 million tonnes in 2020 and continuing to rise annually despite challenges such as climate fluctuations, supply chain disruptions, and changing market conditions.
The period from 2021 to 2025 shows a particularly strong expansion phase, with production increasing from 45.9834 million tonnes to 51.2851 million tonnes. This growth suggests continued modernization of China’s agricultural sector, including greater use of advanced irrigation systems, improved seed varieties, mechanization, and efficient supply chain networks. As apples are an important component of China’s agricultural economy, rising production supports rural employment, farmer income stability, and food supply security.
From a macroeconomic perspective, China’s increasing apple production reflects the broader transformation of its agricultural sector toward higher productivity and commercial-scale farming. The upward trend indicates resilience in agricultural output and demonstrates China’s ability to maintain a stable supply of key food commodities. However, future growth may depend on managing challenges such as resource constraints, climate risks, production costs, and maintaining competitiveness in global markets. Overall, apple production serves as a positive indicator of agricultural development, productivity growth, and food sector stability in China.
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Apple production refers to the annual production output of apples, measured in tonnes or metric tons. The indicator presents country-level apple production statistics and time series, with values reported for each year in the selected period. It represents the quantity of apples harvested within a country under the relevant agricultural crop classification. Statistics are compiled from international agricultural databases and national agricultural reporting systems, including sources such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and official country data where available. The figures represent total apple production within the selected country and may include different apple varieties classified under the overall apple crop category.
China Apple Production was 51,285 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 3.4% on 2023.
China Apple Production moved from 38,899 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 51,285 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+31.8%), an average of +3.1% a year. The series high was 51,285 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 38,899 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 51,285 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the lowest was 38,899 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
Included: The data includes harvested apple production from agricultural activities for commercial and farming purposes. It covers apples produced within the selected country and includes all apple varieties reported under the apple crop classification. The statistics account for annual harvested output and provide country-level production estimates across the selected time period. Data may incorporate official national reporting, agricultural surveys, and international estimates where direct reporting is unavailable. Excluded: The data excludes production of other fruits, nuts, and crops outside the apple category. It does not measure apple exports, imports, domestic consumption, processing volumes, storage quantities, market prices, or economic value. Differences may occur between sources due to variations in data collection methods, estimation techniques, reporting practices, harvested area assessments, yield calculations, and seasonal adjustments.
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?tab=table&Food=Apples&Metric=Production&Per+capita=false&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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