Apples are the Largest and Most Valuable Fruit Crop in Michigan
1.28 billion pounds of Michigan Apples were harvested in 2024
LANSING, Mich. – Of all the fruits grown in Michigan, the Michigan Apple crop is consistently the largest and most valuable. The data comes from USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, showing Michigan Apples as the most valuable fruit crop to the state.
Apples had a farm gate value of $322,359,000, more than double the value of any other fruit crop. Other fruit on the list include blueberries, tart cherries, peaches and sweet cherries. Blueberries had a farm gate value of $147,761,000, tart cherries were at $31,635,000, peaches at $15,573,000 and sweet cherries at $14,017,000.
Farm gate value refers to the total worth of agricultural products produced on a farm, measured at the point of origin—before any costs for transportation, processing, marketing, etc. are added. It captures the raw economic output of a farm based solely on what it produces.
“Michigan Apples are responsible for most of the cash income generated by fruit grown in Michigan. Fruit and other specialty crops are a vital component of Michigan’s diverse agricultural tradition,” said Diane Smith, executive director of the Michigan Apple Committee. “The apple industry here in Michigan takes great pride in its role in Michigan’s economy and in providing quality fruit for consumers locally and globally.”
In 2024, Michigan Apple growers harvested an estimated 1.28 billion pounds of apples.
The Michigan Apple Committee is a grower-funded nonprofit organization devoted to marketing, education and research activities to distinguish the Michigan Apple and encourage its consumption in Michigan and around the world. To learn more, visit MichiganApples.com.