Eritrea: Fruit Market 2020

Fruit Market Size in Eritrea

The revenue of the fruit market in Eritrea amounted to $X in 2018, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, fruit consumption continues to indicate a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the fruit market attained its peak level of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Fruit Production in Eritrea

In value terms, fruit production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, fruit production continues to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Eritrea fruit production peaked at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average yield of fruits in Eritrea totaled X kg per ha in 2018, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the fruit yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

Fruit harvested area in Eritrea totaled X ha in 2018, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the fruit harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Eritrea

In 2018, approx. X tons of fruits were exported from Eritrea; going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, fruit exports, however, continue to indicate a deep descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, fruit exports attained their peak of X tons. From 2011 to 2018, the growth of fruit exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit exports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, fruit exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, fruit exports attained their peak figure at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Spain (X tons), Ecuador (X tons), Mexico (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Guatemala (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Costa Rica (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), China (X tons), Italy (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the key exporters of fruits in the world, constituting X% of total export.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Turkey, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fruit markets from Eritrea were Spain ($X), Mexico ($X) and the U.S. ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Ecuador, Chile, South Africa, China, Italy, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Turkey and Eritrea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the fruit export price in Eritrea amounted to $X per ton, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the fruit export price continues to indicate a mild deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the export prices for fruits attained their peak figure at $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while Guatemala ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Costa Rica, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit Imports

Imports into Eritrea

In 2018, approx. X tons of fruits were imported into Eritrea; dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, fruit imports continue to indicate an abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, fruit imports reached their peak of X tons, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, fruit imports stood at $X in 2018. In general, fruit imports continue to indicate a measured deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, fruit imports reached their peak of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the U.S. (X tons), distantly followed by Russia (X tons), Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) represented the main importers of fruits, together making up X% of total imports. China (X tons), Canada (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Japan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to fruit imports into the U.S. stood at +X%. At the same time, China (+X%), Spain (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), Italy (+X%), Germany (+X%), Russia (+X%) and France (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, China emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Canada and the UK experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Belgium (-X%) and Japan (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of the U.S. and China increased by +X% and +X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest fruit importing markets into Eritrea were the U.S. ($X), Germany ($X) and Russia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, the Netherlands, France, Canada, China, Belgium, Japan, Spain, Italy and Eritrea, which together accounted for a further X the main importing countries, China recorded the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the fruit import price in Eritrea amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the fruit import price continues to indicate a perceptible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for fruits reached their peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform