Ukraine: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Ukraine

After two years of growth, the Ukrainian fruit market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption saw a pronounced descent. Fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fruit Production in Ukraine

In value terms, fruit production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of fruits in Ukraine reduced slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by X% on the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average fruit yield remained at a 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 fruits were harvested in Ukraine; standing approx. at 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Ukraine

In 2022, overseas shipments of fruits were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, total exports indicated perceptible growth 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, exports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X tons) was the main destination for fruit exports from Ukraine, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit exports to Belarus exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), threefold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belarus stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

In value terms, Belarus ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest markets for fruit exported from Ukraine worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Sweden, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Iraq, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Poland, Estonia and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Sweden, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2022, the average fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a notable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iraq ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit Imports

Imports into Ukraine

After six years of growth, purchases abroad of fruits decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports showed a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit imports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit imports to Ukraine, together accounting for X% of total imports. Greece, Egypt, Costa Rica, Spain, Moldova, Azerbaijan, South Africa, Italy and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fruits to Ukraine, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ecuador ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Greece, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ecuador (X% per year) and Greece (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Moldova ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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