Cuba: Citrus Fruit Market 2025

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Cuba

The Cuban citrus fruit market totaled $X in 2021, rising by 8.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Citrus Fruit Production in Cuba

In value terms, citrus fruit production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of citrus fruits in Cuba reduced slightly to X tons per ha in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 61% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the average citrus fruit yield remained 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 2021, the total area harvested in terms of citrus fruits production in Cuba declined to X ha, which is down by -14% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area faced a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 27% against the previous year. The citrus fruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Cuba

In 2021, citrus fruit exports from Cuba skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 307% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit exports from Cuba, accounting for a 95% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to France totaled -14.0%.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for citrus fruits exports from Cuba, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 9.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to France totaled -11.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -21.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, citrus fruit export price increased by +19.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 53% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell significantly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+5.8%).

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Cuba

In 2021, supplies from abroad of citrus fruits decreased by -19.6% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 54% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports dropped significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 47% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) were the main suppliers of citrus fruit imports to Cuba.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of 0.0%).

In value terms, the largest citrus fruit suppliers to Cuba were Colombia ($X) and Canada ($X).

Canada, with a CAGR of 0.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average citrus fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -10.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while the price for Canada stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+1.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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