Philippines: Grapefruit Market 2025

Grapefruit Market Size in the Philippines

The Philippine grapefruit market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Grapefruit Production in the Philippines

In value terms, grapefruit production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 149%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of grapefruits in the Philippines reached X tons per ha in 2022, leveling off at the year before. In general, the yield, however, saw a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 1.1% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average grapefruit yield remained at a somewhat 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 grapefruits were harvested in the Philippines; remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 3%. The grapefruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Grapefruit Exports

Exports from the Philippines

In 2022, overseas shipments of grapefruits decreased by -22.6% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after six years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 1,461% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grapefruit exports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 1,127%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) was the main destination for grapefruit exports from the Philippines, accounting for a 79% share of total exports. Moreover, grapefruit exports to Qatar exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X kg), eightfold. Oman (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.3% share.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Qatar amounted to +72.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+55.2% per year) and Oman (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Qatar ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for grapefruits exports from the Philippines, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 9.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman, with a 7.3% share.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Qatar totaled +63.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+41.5% per year) and Oman (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grapefruit export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -12% 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 2021 an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Oman ($X per ton) and Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bahrain (+19.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Grapefruit Imports

Imports into the Philippines

In 2022, imports of grapefruits into the Philippines shrank rapidly to X tons, reducing by -44% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 176% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, grapefruit imports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 138% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest grapefruit supplier to the Philippines, with a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, grapefruit imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States stood at -13.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+6.9% per year) and Australia (+12.5% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of grapefruits to the Philippines, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a 21% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States amounted to -4.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+21.2% per year) and Australia (+25.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average grapefruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 93%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+37.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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