EU: Fruit-Preparation Industrial Machinery Market 2024

Fruit-Preparation Industrial Machinery Market Size in the EU

After two years of decline, the EU fruit-preparation industrial machinery market increased by 10% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit-Preparation Industrial Machinery Production in the EU

In value terms, fruit-preparation industrial machinery production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit-Preparation Industrial Machinery Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2021, overseas shipments of industrial machinery for the preparation of fruits, nuts or vegetables increased by 14% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Total exports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -22.5% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 36%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit-preparation industrial machinery exports reached $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X units) and Italy (X units) were the major exporters of industrial machinery for the preparation of fruits, nuts or vegetables in 2021, recording near 28% and 24% of total exports, respectively. The Netherlands (X units) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a 16% share, followed by Sweden (11%) and Germany (4.5%). Denmark (X units) and Belgium (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of +24.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 67% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Germany, Sweden and Denmark, which together accounted for a further 21%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of +14.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -2.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by 17%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+7.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit-Preparation Industrial Machinery Imports

Imports in the EU

Fruit-preparation industrial machinery imports dropped to X units in 2021, with a decrease of -11.1% against 2020 figures. Total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -15.2% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 80%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit-preparation industrial machinery imports amounted to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +28.7% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Denmark represented the largest importing country with an import of around X units, which resulted at 34% of total imports. France (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 15% share, followed by Italy (13%), Spain (5.8%) and Poland (4.8%). Romania (X units), Portugal (X units), Austria (X units), Greece (X units), Hungary (X units), Belgium (X units), Croatia (X units) and Lithuania (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to fruit-preparation industrial machinery imports into Denmark stood at +12.6%. At the same time, Croatia (+24.4%), Lithuania (+19.3%), Austria (+16.9%), Spain (+12.9%), Romania (+10.6%), France (+9.9%), Italy (+7.4%), Greece (+7.2%), Portugal (+7.2%), Hungary (+6.4%) and Poland (+3.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Croatia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +24.4% from 2012-2021. Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Denmark (+10 p.p.), France (+1.9 p.p.) and Spain (+1.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Belgium (-2 p.p.) and Poland (-2.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest fruit-preparation industrial machinery importing markets in the European Union were Belgium ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 40% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of +19.1%, saw 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 unit, increasing by 24% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per unit), while Denmark ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+19.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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