Serbia: Market for Non-Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified 2025

Market Size for Non-Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified in Serbia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Serbian market for non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified, when its value decreased by -7% to $X. In general, the total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +1.6% against 2018 indices. Non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Production of Non-Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified in Serbia

In value terms, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 128%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified

Exports from Serbia

In 2022, the amount of non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exported from Serbia surged to X tons, increasing by 581% against 2021. Overall, exports saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 1,330%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 2,099%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports from Serbia, with a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +24.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bosnia and Herzegovina (-2.0% per year) and Hungary (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exported from Serbia were Germany ($X), Hungary ($X) and Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), together accounting for 96% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of +54.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed notable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 96% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($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 Germany (+23.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Non-Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified

Imports into Serbia

In 2022, overseas purchases of non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified decreased by -11.1% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 55% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified supplier to Serbia, accounting for a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Greece (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X tons), with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey totaled +10.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Greece (+52.2% per year) and Spain (+33.5% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified to Serbia, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Peru ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey amounted to +14.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (+55.1% per year) and Spain (+39.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified import price increased by +95.7% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 22%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Montenegro (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform