Ethiopia: Citrus Fruit Market 2025

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Ethiopia

In 2022, the Ethiopian citrus fruit market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Production in Ethiopia

In value terms, citrus fruit production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of citrus fruits in Ethiopia was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, remaining constant against 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average citrus fruit yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the 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 total area harvested in terms of citrus fruits production in Ethiopia declined to X ha, which is down by X% against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the citrus fruit harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2022, the amount of citrus fruits exported from Ethiopia fell significantly to X tons, which is down by X% against the year before. Overall, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a deep setback. 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 reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Djibouti (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit exports from Ethiopia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Somalia (X tons), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Djibouti stood at X%.

In value terms, Djibouti ($X) remains the key foreign market for citrus fruits exports from Ethiopia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Somalia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Djibouti stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average citrus fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Djibouti ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Somalia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Djibouti (X%).

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

Citrus fruit imports into Ethiopia skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, imports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons) were the main suppliers of citrus fruit imports to Ethiopia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Turkey, Chile and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Egypt ($X), South Africa ($X) and Turkey ($X) constituted the largest citrus fruit suppliers to Ethiopia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 average citrus fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform