Spain: Grapefruit Market 2025

Grapefruit Market Size in Spain

The Spanish grapefruit market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a tangible increase. Grapefruit consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grapefruit Production in Spain

In value terms, grapefruit production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% 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 -4.9% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of grapefruits in Spain expanded modestly to X tons per ha, surging by 3.5% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, the average grapefruit yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield stood 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 Spain; waning by -3.5% against the year before. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, grapefruit harvested area increased by +52.2% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 15%. The grapefruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Grapefruit Exports

Exports from Spain

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of grapefruits decreased by -4% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 35% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, grapefruit exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 27% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of grapefruit exports from Spain, with a combined 71% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, the UK, the Czech Republic, Poland, Belgium, Switzerland, Denmark, Austria, Slovakia and Portugal, which together accounted for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +19.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for grapefruit exported from Spain were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 72% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Denmark, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, the UK, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Portugal, which together accounted for a further 22%.

Denmark, with a CAGR of +21.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average grapefruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -7.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($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 Poland (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grapefruit Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2022, grapefruit imports into Spain shrank significantly to X tons, waning by -42.8% compared with 2021. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 25%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grapefruit imports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) constituted the largest grapefruit supplier to Spain, accounting for a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, grapefruit imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Portugal (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa stood at +1.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+27.4% per year) and the Netherlands (-7.0% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of grapefruits to Spain, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 19% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Africa was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-4.4% per year) and Portugal (+24.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average grapefruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 11%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+14.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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