Southern Asia: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian citrus fruit market was estimated at $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. The market value 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. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Citrus Fruit Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, citrus fruit production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of citrus fruit production was India (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, citrus fruit production in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Pakistan (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in India stood at X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Pakistan (X% per year) and Nepal (X% per year).

In 2022, the average citrus fruit yield in Southern Asia amounted to X tons per ha, growing by X% on the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 Southern Asia; declining by X% on 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to citrus fruit production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Pakistan was the key exporter of citrus fruits in Southern Asia, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by India (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to citrus fruit exports from Pakistan stood at X%. At the same time, India (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of India increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) remains the largest citrus fruit supplier in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Pakistan totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Pakistan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%).

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was decline in supplies from abroad of citrus fruits, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

Bangladesh was the major importer of citrus fruits in Southern Asia, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Afghanistan (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by India (X%) and Nepal (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by India (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bangladesh ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported citrus fruits in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Afghanistan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Bangladesh amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and Afghanistan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($X per ton), while Afghanistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nepal (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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