Eastern Europe: Candied Fruit Market 2025

Candied Fruit Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European candied fruit market shrank modestly to $X in 2021, which is down by -4.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a noticeable shrinkage. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Candied Fruit Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, candied fruit production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Poland (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of candied fruit production, accounting for 40% of total volume. Moreover, candied fruit production in Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Belarus (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Moldova (X tons), with an 11% share.

In Poland, candied fruit production increased at an average annual rate of +13.6% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Belarus (0.0% per year) and Moldova (0.0% per year).

Candied Fruit Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, approx. X tons of candied fruits were exported in Eastern Europe; jumping by 24% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, candied fruit exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) represented roughly 74% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Slovakia (X tons), creating a 7.3% share of total exports. The Czech Republic (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +30.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest candied fruit supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lithuania ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Bulgaria, with a 13% share.

In Poland, candied fruit exports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Lithuania (+7.5% per year) and Bulgaria (+31.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 5.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by 8.2%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+6.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Candied Fruit Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

Candied fruit imports dropped modestly to X tons in 2021, waning by -3% on 2020. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 217%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, candied fruit imports expanded to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 204%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Russia (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) represented roughly 83% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Ukraine (X tons), achieving a 5.8% share of total imports. Lithuania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +31.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Poland ($X) and Romania ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 50% of total imports. The Czech Republic, Slovakia, Lithuania, Bulgaria and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +24.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 7.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+5.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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