India: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in India

For the sixth year in a row, the Indian citrus fruit market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a strong 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, consumption increased by X% against 2012 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Citrus Fruit Production in India

In value terms, citrus fruit production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a resilient expansion 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Citrus fruit production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In 2022, the average yield of citrus fruits in India rose modestly to X tons per ha, growing by X% compared with 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. The citrus fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the 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.

The citrus fruit harvested area in India dropped to X ha in 2022, which is down by X% compared with the previous year's figure. The harvested area 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to citrus fruit production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from India

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of citrus fruits, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bangladesh (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit exports from India, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit exports to Bangladesh exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Nepal (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bangladesh stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Nepal (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, Bangladesh ($X) remains the key foreign market for citrus fruits exports from India, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Nepal ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bangladesh totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Nepal (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 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 gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Nepal ($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 the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into India

Citrus fruit imports into India fell sharply to X tons in 2022, reducing by X% compared with 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruit to India, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), threefold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruits to India, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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