Eastern Europe: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Eastern Europe

For the third consecutive year, the East European fruit market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fruit Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, fruit production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Russia (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Romania (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average yield of fruits in Eastern Europe shrank slightly to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% compared with 2021 figures. The yield figure 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the 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.

In 2022, the harvested area of fruits in Eastern Europe totaled X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, fruit exports in Eastern Europe dropped to X tons, declining by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit exports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) was the largest exporter of fruits, committing X% of total exports. Moldova (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Russia (X%), the Czech Republic (X%) and Hungary (X%). Belarus (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from Poland decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Russia (X%), Bulgaria (X%) and Moldova (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Russia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Belarus experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Hungary (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Russia (X p.p.), Moldova (X p.p.) and Bulgaria (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of the Czech Republic (X p.p.) and Poland (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest fruit supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Moldova ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Poland amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Moldova (X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Bulgaria ($X per ton), while Russia ($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.

Fruit Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in purchases abroad of fruits, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia represented the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total imports. Poland (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Romania (X%), Ukraine (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%). The following importers - Bulgaria (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total imports.

Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of fruits. At the same time, Romania (X%), Bulgaria (X%), Poland (X%) and Slovakia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. The Czech Republic experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Ukraine (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Romania (X p.p.) and Poland (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Russia (X p.p.) and Ukraine (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Russia, fruit imports decreased by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (X% per year) and Romania (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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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