France: Citrus Fruit Market 2025

Citrus Fruit Market Size in France

The French citrus fruit market dropped to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Citrus Fruit Production in France

In value terms, citrus fruit production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of citrus fruits in France stood at X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, citrus fruit yield increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the average citrus fruit 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, approx. X ha of citrus fruits were harvested in France; shrinking by X% compared with the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then declined in the following year.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, approx. X tons of citrus fruits were exported from France; increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports totaled $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 in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit exports from France, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit exports to Switzerland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), fourfold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Switzerland amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) remains the key foreign market for citrus fruits exports from France, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($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 to Switzerland amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by 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 2019 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Belgium ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, imports of citrus fruits into France stood at X tons, picking up by X% against 2021. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports fell 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 in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruit to France, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Morocco (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruits to France, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Israel, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Israel (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average citrus fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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