Greece: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Greece

The Greek citrus fruit market soared to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Production in Greece

In value terms, citrus fruit production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period 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 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Citrus fruit production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of citrus fruits in Greece declined modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The citrus fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of citrus fruits production in Greece rose notably to X ha, surging by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to citrus fruit production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2022, overseas shipments of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated slight growth 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of citrus fruit exports from Greece, with a combined X% share of total exports. Poland, Hungary, Serbia, Ukraine, North Macedonia, Albania, the Czech Republic, Italy, Croatia and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Romania ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X) were the largest markets for citrus fruit exported from Greece worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Italy, North Macedonia, Croatia and Albania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the average citrus fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Albania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Greece

Citrus fruit imports into Greece skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, rising by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Argentina (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of citrus fruit imports to Greece, with a combined X% share of total imports. Egypt, Bulgaria, Turkey, Spain, Romania, Cyprus, Italy, Israel and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Argentina ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and South Africa ($X) were the largest citrus fruit suppliers to Greece, with a combined X% share of total imports. Egypt, Bulgaria, Spain, Turkey, Israel, Cyprus, Italy, Romania and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the average citrus fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :