Eastern Europe: Citrus Fruit Market 2025

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Eastern Europe

For the third year in a row, the East European citrus fruit market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Citrus Fruit Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, citrus fruit production declined sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Belarus (X tons) and Poland (X tons).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belarus (with a CAGR of X%).

The average citrus fruit yield surged to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the citrus fruit yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The citrus fruit harvested area totaled X ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the citrus fruit harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, citrus fruit exports in Eastern Europe reduced to X tons, declining by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the four major exporters of citrus fruits, namely Bulgaria, Poland, Russia and Lithuania, represented more than two-thirds of total export. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Latvia (X tons), together constituting a X% 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 Russia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X), Poland ($X) and Lithuania ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports. Russia, the Czech Republic, Latvia and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Russia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Latvia ($X per ton), while Russia ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

For the third year in a row, Eastern Europe recorded growth in overseas purchases of citrus fruits, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia represented the key importer of citrus fruits in Eastern Europe, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Poland (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Ukraine (X tons) and Romania (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. The Czech Republic (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Russia increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Bulgaria (X%), Hungary (X%), Romania (X%) and Poland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bulgaria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the Czech Republic (X%) and Ukraine (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Russia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Ukraine saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported citrus fruits in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Russia amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (X% per year) and Ukraine (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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