EU: Market for Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons 2024

Market Size for Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons in the EU

In 2021, the EU market for peel of citrus fruit or melons decreased by -4.5% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +51.6% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Production of Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons in the EU

In value terms, citrus fruit or melons peel production fell modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +61.5% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 48% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Exports of Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons

Exports in the EU

In 2021, exports of peel of citrus fruit or melons in the European Union surged to X tons, jumping by 20% on the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, citrus fruit or melons peel exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together committing 90% of total exports. Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +5.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the largest citrus fruit or melons peel supplier in the European Union, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Spain stood at +5.4%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+7.3% per year) and Germany (+7.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by 15% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Italy ($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 (+13.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons

Imports in the EU

In 2021, approx. X tons of peel of citrus fruit or melons were imported in the European Union; growing by 17% on 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 34%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, citrus fruit or melons peel imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) represented the major importer of peel of citrus fruit or melons, committing 34% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons), together committing a 60% share of total imports. Poland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +16.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 58% of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Spain and Poland, which together accounted for a further 32%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +10.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 4.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 18% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+7.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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