EU: Grapefruit Market 2024

Grapefruit Market Size in the EU

The EU grapefruit market contracted to $X in 2022, which is down by -13.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Grapefruit Production in the EU

In value terms, grapefruit production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% 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 2017 when the production volume increased by 21% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Spain (X tons) remains the largest grapefruit producing country in the European Union, accounting for 70% of total volume. Moreover, grapefruit production in Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Cyprus (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Spain amounted to +3.5%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Cyprus (-2.5% per year) and France (+8.3% per year).

The average grapefruit yield shrank modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 7.9% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the grapefruit 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 grapefruits production in the European Union fell to X ha, waning by -2.5% compared with 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 7.4%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Grapefruit Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, shipments abroad of grapefruits decreased by -24% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 21%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, grapefruit exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 24% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and Spain (X tons) dominates exports structure, together mixing up 77% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Bulgaria (X tons), creating a 5.6% share of total exports. The following exporters - Cyprus (X tons), Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) - together made up 10% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +29.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Bulgaria ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 83% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +30.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -2.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 14% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Cyprus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+4.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grapefruit Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, imports of grapefruits in the European Union dropped dramatically to X tons, which is down by -17% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 20%. 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, grapefruit imports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which finished at 37% of total imports. France (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons), Romania (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 47% share of total imports. Belgium (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of grapefruits. At the same time, Bulgaria (+6.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bulgaria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +6.4% from 2012-2022. Poland experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Romania (-1.1%), Germany (-2.4%), Italy (-2.9%), France (-4.5%) and Belgium (-9.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (+4.6 p.p.) and Bulgaria (+2.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (-2.5 p.p.) and France (-3.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported grapefruits in the European Union, comprising 34% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 12% share.

In the Netherlands, grapefruit imports shrank by an average annual rate of -1.4% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (-0.3% per year) and France (-4.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -7.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the import price increased by 13% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($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 (+6.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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