Fresh Deciduous Fruit (Apples, Pears, and Grapes) and Apple Juice Concentrate: World Markets and Trade, January 2009

摘要

Global apple production is forecast up 8 percent, while trade is forecast 5 percent higher on strong demand from the European Union (EU). Global apple juice concentrate (AJC) exports are expected to tumble 25 percent as China plans to slash its production in half. World pear exports are expected to ease 4 percent on weakening demand and tighter supplies. Global grape trade is expected to remain steady despite economic uncertainties. This means there will be plenty of opportunities for expanding U.S. fresh apple and grape exports, principally in Canada and other traditional markets, but competition in all markets will remain strong.