Portugal: Citrus Fruit Market 2025

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Portugal

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Portuguese citrus fruit market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient 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. Citrus fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Citrus Fruit Production in Portugal

In value terms, citrus fruit production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a prominent 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of citrus fruits in Portugal dropped modestly to X tons per ha, approximately equating the year before. 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 in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average citrus fruit yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank 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, approx. X ha of citrus fruits were harvested in Portugal; approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 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 maximum at X ha in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, approx. X tons of citrus fruits were exported from Portugal; increasing by X% on the year before. Overall, exports continue to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Spain totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average citrus fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 France (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2022, the amount of citrus fruits imported into Portugal dropped to X tons, which is down by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) were the main suppliers of citrus fruit imports to Portugal, together comprising X% of total imports. The Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Spain ($X) and Argentina ($X) constituted the largest citrus fruit suppliers to Portugal, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, which accounted for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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