Ethiopia: Market for Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified 2025

Market Size for Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian market for citrus fruits not elsewhere classified dropped slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -3.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible decline. Citrus fruits not elsewhere classified consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified in Ethiopia

In value terms, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 33%. Citrus fruits not elsewhere classified production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified in Ethiopia stood at X tons per ha, flattening at 2021. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 1.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average citrus fruits not elsewhere classified yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. 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 not elsewhere classified production in Ethiopia contracted to X ha, flattening at 2021. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 12%. The citrus fruits not elsewhere classified harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified, when their volume decreased by -6.3% to X tons. In general, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 3,679%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 3,393%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Djibouti (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports from Ethiopia, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Djibouti totaled +55.8%.

In value terms, Djibouti ($X) also remains the key foreign market for citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports from Ethiopia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Djibouti totaled +50.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for citrus fruits not elsewhere classified stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 94% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Djibouti.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Djibouti amounted to -3.2% per year.

Imports of Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified

Imports into Ethiopia

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified decreased by -0.2% to X kg in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 555%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X kg. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 533%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X kg) was the main supplier of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified to Ethiopia, accounting for a 95% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +61.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (-15.1% per year) and China (+28.2% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified to Ethiopia, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +81.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+47.9% per year) and South Africa (-20.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for citrus fruits not elsewhere classified stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 18% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 223% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+15.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform