Eastern Asia: Citrus Fruit Market 2025

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Eastern Asia

The East Asian citrus fruit market totaled $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a prominent 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, citrus fruit production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

China (X tons) remains the largest citrus fruit producing country in Eastern Asia, accounting for X% of total volume. It was followed by Japan (X tons), with a X% share of total production.

In China, citrus fruit production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

In 2022, the average citrus fruit yield in Eastern Asia declined to X tons per ha, standing approx. at 2021. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate mild growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the citrus fruit yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the citrus fruit harvested area in Eastern Asia dropped to X ha, which is down by X% on 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to citrus fruit production reached the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, shipments abroad of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports saw a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China represented the major exporter of citrus fruits in Eastern Asia, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Hong Kong SAR (X tons), creating an X% share of total exports.

Exports from China decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Hong Kong SAR (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Hong Kong SAR emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Hong Kong SAR increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest citrus fruit supplier in Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while China stood at $X per ton.

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

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, purchases abroad of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after six years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports dropped to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated mild 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 decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons) and Hong Kong SAR (X tons) were the largest importers of citrus fruits in 2022, resulting at approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Japan (X tons) and South Korea (X tons), together committing a X% share of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and Democratic People's Republic of Korea (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Democratic People's Republic of Korea (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Hong Kong SAR ($X) and Japan ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports. South Korea, Taiwan (Chinese) and Democratic People's Republic of Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Democratic People's Republic of Korea, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while Democratic People's Republic of Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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