EU: Candied Fruit Market 2025

Candied Fruit Market Size in the EU

In 2021, the EU candied fruit market decreased by -5.7% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Candied Fruit Production in the EU

In value terms, candied fruit production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 3.7%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2021 were Italy (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons), together accounting for 57% of total production. Spain, Germany, Greece and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Poland (with a CAGR of +13.6%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Candied Fruit Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2021, shipments abroad of candied fruits increased by 5.6% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, showed a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 14%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, candied fruit exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible descent. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) represented the key exporter of candied fruits, comprising 44% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Greece (X tons), together constituting a 42% share of total exports. The following exporters - France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) - together made up 6.7% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Greece (with a CAGR of +7.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the largest candied fruit supplier in the European Union, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Italy amounted to +2.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (+1.7% per year) and France (-19.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 9.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+3.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Candied Fruit Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of candied fruits, when their volume decreased by -22% to X tons. Total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, candied fruit imports contracted modestly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by France (X tons), Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons), Ireland (X tons), Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main importers of candied fruits, together making up 72% of total imports. Slovakia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Romania (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +17.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 49% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Spain, Ireland, Belgium, Poland, Austria, Romania, the Czech Republic, Portugal and Slovakia, which together accounted for a further 38%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Spain, with a CAGR of +9.4%, 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 2021, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 24% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a slight slump. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Slovakia ($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 Netherlands (+1.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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