Europe: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Europe

The Europe citrus fruit market rose to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor 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 Europe

In value terms, citrus fruit production rose significantly 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Spain (X tons) remains the largest citrus fruit producing country in Europe, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, citrus fruit production in Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Italy (X tons), twofold. Greece (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In Spain, citrus fruit production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Italy (X% per year) and Greece (X% per year).

The average citrus fruit yield declined modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. 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 recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of citrus fruits were harvested in Europe; almost unchanged from 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, overseas shipments of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports dropped to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain was the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Greece (X%). Portugal (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Spain was relatively modest. 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 Europe 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced modestly 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 Europe

In 2022, the amount of citrus fruits imported in Europe reached X tons, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded 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 dropped modestly 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 remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% 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

In 2022, Russia (X tons), distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons), Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main importers of citrus fruits, together creating X% of total imports. Italy (X tons), Ukraine (X tons), Romania (X tons), Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. France, the UK, Poland, Italy, Belgium, Ukraine, Spain, Romania, Portugal and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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 Europe amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Portugal ($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