GRAPHIC: 2023 Apples by the numbers
Apple volume in the U.S. is on the rise in 2023-24 after three consecutive seasons of declines. As you would expect, the increase is led by Washington, which...
Apple volume in the U.S. is on the rise in 2023-24 after three consecutive seasons of declines. As you would expect, the increase is led by Washington, which controls nearly 80 percent of the U.S. market share.
Prices have been slightly lower this fall during peak volume.
In this graphic by Agtools BB #:355102, see the story of apples over the past few seasons in charts and graphics.









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