Luxembourg: Persimmon Market 2025

Persimmon Market Size in Luxembourg

For the sixth consecutive year, the Luxembourg persimmon market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 3.6% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, posted a strong expansion. Persimmon consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Persimmon Exports

Exports from Luxembourg

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of persimmons decreased by -12.4% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 306%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, persimmon exports shrank modestly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 157%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for persimmon exports from Luxembourg, with a 73% share of total exports. Moreover, persimmon exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France totaled +12.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+23.6% per year) and Belgium (+34.4% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for persimmon exports from Luxembourg, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France amounted to +8.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+19.5% per year) and Belgium (+32.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average persimmon export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 8.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 56%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (-1.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Persimmon Imports

Imports into Luxembourg

In 2021, supplies from abroad of persimmons decreased by -5.1% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, persimmon imports stood at $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 51%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of persimmon to Luxembourg, accounting for a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, persimmon imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain totaled +21.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+1.1% per year) and Belgium (+44.6% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of persimmon to Luxembourg, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 19% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain amounted to +19.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+53.8% per year) and France (+3.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average persimmon import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 13% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 26%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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