Portugal: Grapefruit Market 2025

Grapefruit Market Size in Portugal

The Portuguese grapefruit market surged to $X in 2022, jumping by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw significant growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Grapefruit Production in Portugal

In value terms, grapefruit production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 21%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of grapefruits in Portugal totaled X tons per ha, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 930%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 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, the total area harvested in terms of grapefruits production in Portugal amounted to X ha, approximately mirroring 2021. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 5.3%. The grapefruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grapefruit Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, approx. X tons of grapefruits were exported from Portugal; declining by -8.8% against the previous year. Overall, exports, however, showed moderate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 65%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grapefruit exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for grapefruit exports from Portugal, with a 82% share of total exports. Moreover, grapefruit exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain totaled +4.4%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for grapefruit exported from Portugal worldwide.

France, with a CAGR of +196.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grapefruit export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 3.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 22%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained 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 France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Grapefruit Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2022, purchases abroad of grapefruits increased by 6.5% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 53%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grapefruit imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 57%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of grapefruit to Portugal, accounting for a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, grapefruit imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from South Africa stood at +7.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+12.6% per year) and the Netherlands (+44.4% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of grapefruits to Portugal, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa stood at +4.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+7.7% per year) and the Netherlands (+41.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grapefruit import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -21.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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