Lithuania: Market for Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified 2024

Market Size for Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified in Lithuania

The Lithuanian market for citrus fruits not elsewhere classified contracted remarkably to $X in 2022, reducing by -38.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a abrupt decline. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified in Lithuania

In value terms, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 5%. Citrus fruits not elsewhere classified production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified in Lithuania amounted to less than X kg per ha in 2022, stabilizing at the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The citrus fruits not elsewhere classified harvested area in Lithuania was estimated at less than X ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified

Exports from Lithuania

Citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports from Lithuania declined rapidly to X tons in 2022, waning by -32.7% against 2021 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 256% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a dramatic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 114%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports from Lithuania, accounting for a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kazakhstan (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia amounted to -16.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (+87.8% per year) and Belarus (+59.5% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports from Lithuania, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a 13% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia amounted to -23.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (+78.2% per year) and Kazakhstan (+80.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for citrus fruits not elsewhere classified stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Belarus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kazakhstan ($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 Belarus (+11.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified

Imports into Lithuania

In 2022, approx. X tons of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified were imported into Lithuania; reducing by -51.6% on the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 220%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a sharp contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 255% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Israel (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified to Lithuania, with a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified imports from Israel exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), sixfold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Israel stood at +16.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-30.0% per year) and Poland (+16.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest citrus fruits not elsewhere classified suppliers to Lithuania were Israel ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 96% share of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +27.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for citrus fruits not elsewhere classified stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -13.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 54%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform