Benelux: Market for Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified 2024

Market Size for Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified in Benelux

In 2022, the Benelux market for citrus fruits not elsewhere classified increased by 37% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption posted a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Production of Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified in Benelux

In value terms, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -5.5% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 38%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The Netherlands (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified production, accounting for 100% of total volume.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in the Netherlands was relatively modest.

Exports of Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, shipments abroad of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified decreased by -39% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports saw a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 84% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 97% of total exports in 2022. Belgium (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports, with a CAGR of -7.8% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-8.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest citrus fruits not elsewhere classified supplier in Benelux, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 2.4% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports shrank by an average annual rate of -3.1% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 20% against the previous year. Export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified export price decreased by -3.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by 35% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+5.0%).

Imports of Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, overseas purchases of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified decreased by -7.7% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 74% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +98.4% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 52%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) was the key importer of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified, mixing up 86% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), making up a 13% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the citrus fruits not elsewhere classified imports, with a CAGR of +7.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Belgium (+5.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Netherlands increased by +4.5 percentage points.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported citrus fruits not elsewhere classified in Benelux, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 17% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified imports expanded at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 19% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (-0.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform