Appleenheter

Appleenheter is a term used in the Swedish and broader Nordic agricultural trade to denote a standardized unit of sale for apples. It is not an international SI unit, and there is no single universal definition. Instead, the precise quantity is defined locally by producers, wholesalers, or marketing organizations, and can vary by region, apple variety, and packaging format. In practice, an appleenhet can be defined either by a fixed count of apples or by a fixed weight, depending on the contract or market norms. When described by count, it refers to a set number of apples arranged for sale, typically reflecting an average fruit size. When described by weight, it corresponds to a specified kilogram amount of apples packed for distribution.

Historically, the term arose in Nordic agriculture as a practical way to price apples across shipments with differing sizes. Through cooperative marketing and regional regulations, appleenheter helped standardize invoicing, quality control, and logistics. Today, usage remains strongest in regional markets and contract-based sales, appearing in wholesale catalogs, price lists, and packaging labels. The exact definition is usually documented in local trade regulations or supplier agreements, which may specify whether the unit is weight- or count-based and how grade or size affects the quantity.

See also: Agricultural units of measurement, Packaging in fruit trade, Nordic agricultural terminology.