Sri Lanka: Orange Market 2025

Orange Market Size in Sri Lanka

The Sri Lankan orange market contracted sharply to $X in 2022, falling by -18.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Orange Production in Sri Lanka

In value terms, orange production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Orange production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of oranges in Sri Lanka reduced modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -4.3% on the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% 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 2018 when the yield increased by 22% against the previous year. The orange yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank modestly 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, the harvested area of oranges in Sri Lanka expanded markedly to X ha, increasing by 6.7% compared with the previous year. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 8.8% against the previous year. The orange harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Orange Exports

Exports from Sri Lanka

In 2022, overseas shipments of oranges decreased by -94.6% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, exports faced a precipitous setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 118% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, orange exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 82% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia (X tons) was the main destination for orange exports from Sri Lanka, with a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, orange exports to Australia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Australia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-16.5% per year) and Maldives (-53.1% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for oranges exports from Sri Lanka, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 1.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Australia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-22.0% per year) and Maldives (-52.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average orange export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 2,368% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Maldives (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Orange Imports

Imports into Sri Lanka

In 2022, imports of oranges into Sri Lanka shrank remarkably to X tons, with a decrease of -49.6% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, orange imports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of orange to Sri Lanka, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, orange imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt stood at +62.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (-12.4% per year) and Australia (-18.0% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of oranges to Sri Lanka, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 27% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt totaled +57.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (-10.3% per year) and Australia (-14.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average orange import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -19.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 22%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

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 Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($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 United States (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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