Europe: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Europe

The Europe 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 in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fruit Production in Europe

In value terms, fruit production rose slightly 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 remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Russia, Poland, Greece, Germany, Romania, Ukraine, Portugal, Serbia and Moldova lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average fruit yield in Europe was estimated at X tons per ha, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. The yield figure 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 throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the fruit 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, the harvested area of fruits in Europe stood at X ha, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, shipments abroad of fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit exports declined to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons), distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Greece (X tons), France (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the key exporters of fruits, together constituting X% of total exports. Portugal (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports. Belgium, France, Greece, Portugal and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced slightly 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Fruit Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in supplies from abroad of fruits, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

In value terms, fruit imports contracted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of fruit imports in 2022 were Russia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and the UK (X tons), together resulting at X% of total import. Belgium (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Spain (X%) and Italy (X%). Poland (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Romania (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Russia ($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