Apricots trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in apricots was worth $553.2 million in 2024, about 396.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 16% since 2017, and up 7% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $553.2M | 396.7K t |
| 2023 | $517.7M | 381.4K t |
| 2022 | $481.7M | 362.9K t |
| 2021 | $485.3M | 308.1K t |
| 2020 | $481.7M | 376.7K t |
| 2019 | $496.0M | 423.8K t |
| 2018 | $485.9M | 397.6K t |
| 2017 | $474.8M | 402.3K t |
Top apricots exporting countries
Spain is the largest exporter with 36% of world exports, followed by Turkey and Uzbekistan. The top three supply 61% between them, out of 104 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $199.2M | 36% |
| Turkey | $73.5M | 13% |
| Uzbekistan | $62.3M | 11% |
| Italy | $57.1M | 10% |
| Greece | $28.3M | 5.1% |
| France | $25.2M | 4.6% |
| United States | $9.9M | 1.8% |
| Moldova | $9.8M | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $8.7M | 1.6% |
| Germany | $8.6M | 1.6% |
| Armenia | $8.2M | 1.5% |
| Afghanistan | $6.4M | 1.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 23% of world imports, ahead of Russia and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 45% across 159 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $127.9M | 23% |
| Russia | $90.0M | 16% |
| France | $32.9M | 5.9% |
| Italy | $26.7M | 4.8% |
| Austria | $20.8M | 3.8% |
| Poland | $20.4M | 3.7% |
| Switzerland | $20.3M | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $20.1M | 3.6% |
| Iraq | $16.8M | 3% |
| Czech Republic | $15.8M | 2.9% |
| Romania | $13.2M | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $13.0M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.39 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $2.74 per kg and Moldova $0.82 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0809.10: Fruit, edible: apricots, fresh. HS 0809 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most apricots?
Spain exported $199.2 million in 2024, 36% of the world total, followed by Turkey (13%) and Uzbekistan (11%). In all, 104 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most apricots?
Germany imported $127.9 million in 2024, 23% of world imports, ahead of Russia (16%) and France (6%). The top three importers together take 45%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in apricots?
It was worth $553.2 million in 2024, about 396.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 16% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 104 countries reported exports and 159 reported imports.
What is the average price of apricots per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.39 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $2.74 per kg and Moldova $0.82 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for apricots?
The HS code for apricots is subheading 0809.10, in chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 0809 page.
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