United Kingdom: Market for Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons 2024

Market Size for Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons in the UK

The UK market for peel of citrus fruit or melons contracted to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -3.2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a deep reduction. Citrus fruit or melons peel consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons in the UK

In value terms, citrus fruit or melons peel production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons

Exports from the UK

In 2021, overseas shipments of peel of citrus fruit or melons decreased by -17% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports, however, saw noticeable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 122%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit or melons peel exports expanded slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 162%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of citrus fruit or melons peel exports from the UK, together comprising 76% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +162.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for citrus fruit or melons peel exported from the UK were the Czech Republic ($X), Belgium ($X) and Ireland ($X), with a combined 66% share of total exports. Vietnam, France, the Netherlands and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

Among the main countries of destination, France, with a CAGR of +160.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for peel of citrus fruit or melons stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons

Imports into the UK

In 2021, approx. X tons of peel of citrus fruit or melons were imported into the UK; shrinking by -3.6% on the previous year. In general, imports saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 67% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit or melons peel imports reduced to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruit or melons peel to the UK, with a 35% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit or melons peel imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain totaled -12.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-7.5% per year) and Germany (+9.6% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest citrus fruit or melons peel suppliers to the UK, together comprising 73% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +14.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for peel of citrus fruit or melons stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -2.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 32% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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