Brazil: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Brazil

The Brazilian citrus fruit market rose modestly to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Production in Brazil

In value terms, citrus fruit production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Citrus fruit production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average citrus fruit yield in Brazil totaled X tons per ha, with an increase of X% against 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by X%. The citrus fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of citrus fruits were harvested in Brazil; approximately equating 2021. Overall, the harvested area recorded a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The citrus fruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, shipments abroad of citrus fruits increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit exports from Brazil, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for citrus fruits exports from Brazil, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average citrus fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the Netherlands ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2022, approx. X tons of citrus fruits were imported into Brazil; surging by X% against 2021 figures. In general, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) were the main suppliers of citrus fruit imports to Brazil, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of X.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest citrus fruit suppliers to Brazil were Spain ($X), Egypt ($X) and Uruguay ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Egypt, with a CAGR of X.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Chile ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) and Uruguay ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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