EU: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in the EU

The EU citrus fruit market was estimated at $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Citrus Fruit Production in the EU

In value terms, citrus fruit production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Spain (X tons) remains the largest citrus fruit producing country in the European Union, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, citrus fruit production in Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Italy (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Greece (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Spain stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (X% per year) and Greece (X% per year).

The average citrus fruit yield reduced to X tons per ha in 2022, stabilizing at the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the citrus fruit yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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 the European Union amounted to X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to citrus fruit production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, overseas shipments of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports fell to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Spain represented the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Greece (X%). The following exporters - Portugal (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Spain experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of citrus fruits. At the same time, Portugal (X%), the Netherlands (X%) and France (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Portugal emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Greece experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Italy (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (X p.p.) and Portugal (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Spain saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the largest citrus fruit supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

In Spain, citrus fruit exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, approx. X tons of citrus fruits were imported in the European Union; falling by X% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports shrank to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of citrus fruits, namely the Netherlands, France and Germany, represented more than half of total import. It was distantly followed by Poland (X tons) and Italy (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total imports. Romania (X tons), Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Sweden (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, Italy, Belgium, Spain, Romania, Portugal, Austria, Sweden, the Czech Republic and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($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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