In Japan, Fuji apples continue to be an unrivaled best-seller. Japanese consumers prefer the crispy texture and sweetness of Fuji apples (which is somewhat reminiscent of the coveted
Nashi pear) almost to the exclusion of other varieties and Japan's apple imports remain low.
Aomori Prefecture, home of the Fuji apple, is the best known apple growing region of Japan. Of the roughly 900,000
tons of Japanese apples produced annually, 500,000 tons come from Aomori. Outside Japan, the popularity of Fuji apples continues to grow. In 2016 and 2017, Fuji apples accounted for nearly 70% of
China's 43 million tons grown. The Fuji has been a market success in North America since its debut there in the late twentieth century. As of 2024, the Fuji ranked fifth among the most popular apple varieties in the United States, behind only the
Gala,
Red Delicious,
Granny Smith, and
Honeycrisp. It is also one of the top varieties in Canada, alongside the
Ambrosia, Gala, and Honeycrisp. However, by 2025, the Fuji dropped to sixth place in Washington State, overtaken by the
Cosmic Crisp. In the United States and Canada, the
price look-up code for Fuji apples is 4131. ==Gallery==