Eastern Europe: Market for Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes 2024

Market Size for Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European market for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes increased by 1% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes in Eastern Europe

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, overseas shipments of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes decreased by -10.5% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 74%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 68%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) and Russia (X tons) represented roughly 70% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons), together making up a 23% share of total exports. Hungary (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +29.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and Belarus ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 79% share of total exports.

Russia, with a CAGR of +22.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -7.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 9.5%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (+2.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, overseas purchases of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes decreased by -11.4% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 32%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Russia represented the key importer of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes in Eastern Europe, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near 43% of total imports in 2022. Poland (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Romania (X tons), Belarus (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Hungary (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 45% share of total imports. Lithuania (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to citrus fruit jams and marmalades imports into Russia stood at +4.5%. At the same time, Romania (+13.0%), Lithuania (+9.1%) and Poland (+8.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +13.0% from 2012-2022. Belarus experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Czech Republic (-2.5%) and Hungary (-6.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Russia, Poland and Romania increased by +14, +9.5 and +5.7 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Poland ($X) and Romania ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 63% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Romania, with a CAGR of +19.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 Europe amounted to $X per ton, surging by 6.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Lithuania ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+5.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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