World - Citrus Fruit - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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World - Citrus Fruit - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Citrus Fruit Market

Citrus fruit market: discover new data powered by an Ai-driven market research tool. Datasets cover consumption, market prices, imports, companies, exports, market size, production, and trade. Here is a split by region, including Latin America, EU, the U.S., the Middle East, Africa, China, the U.K., and Russia. Market dynamics and outlook to 2030 are also provided in the snapshots.


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Citrus Fruit - World's Largest Markets

RatingCountry
1China
2Brazil
3United States
4India
5Nigeria

In value terms, China led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil. It was followed by the United States.

In China, the citrus fruit market expanded at an average annual rate of +11.4% over the period from 2018-2020. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: Brazil (+21.3% per year) and the United States (+11.0% per year).

Citrus Fruit Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Pakistan695675402-23.9%
Greece5315245834.8%
Egypt5695296668.2%
Turkey5955937159.6%
South Africa797753760-2.3%
Spain10419101033-0.4%
Morocco93881410747.0%
Netherlands122811551174-2.2%
United States135413461205-5.7%
Peru1068106312096.4%
Australia138912561266-4.5%
China8731181146729.6%
Chile1048988160923.9%
Average8808479413.4%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Chile ($1,609 per ton), while Pakistan ($402 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Vietnam14131508174911.3%
United States891856140425.5%
France9831046119110.1%
Germany1133103311671.5%
China1012101611305.7%
United Kingdom102795911234.6%
Canada109999911120.6%
Hong Kong SAR101299110491.8%
Italy9638569871.2%
Netherlands9139129693.0%
Poland955923914-2.2%
Russia607601597-0.8%
United Arab Emirates5865855920.5%
Average8618469676.0%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($1,749 per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($592 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Citrus Fruit - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
Germany1.31.21.1-8.5%
France1.21.11.1-6.8%
United States1.21.20.9-12.6%
Netherlands110.9-7.7%
Russia1.11.10.9-10.3%

In value terms, the largest citrus fruit importing markets worldwide were Germany ($1.1B), France ($1.1B) and the United States ($893M), together comprising 25% of global imports. The Netherlands, Russia, the UK, Vietnam, Canada, China, Hong Kong SAR, Italy, Poland and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

Among the main importing countries, Vietnam recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Citrus Fruit - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
Spain3.73.63.2-7.7%
China0.61.11.449.5%
South Africa1.71.61.3-13.1%
Egypt0.90.90.8-9.7%
United States110.8-13.0%

In value terms, Spain ($3.2B) remains the largest citrus fruit supplier worldwide, comprising 26% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($1.4B), with a 12% share of global exports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 11% share.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value in Spain amounted to -7.7%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+49.5% per year) and South Africa (-13.1% per year).

Citrus Fruit - Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for citrus fruit worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Citrus Fruit - Top Companies

Dfc Holdings, LLC, Citrosuco S/A Agroindustria, Meizhou Meixian District Lixing Honey Pomelo Specialty Cooperative, LA COOPERATIVE AGRICOLE - COPAG, Mehadrin Tnuport Export L.P., PRI OR LTD, GREENMED SL, CITRUSVIL S.A., Yichang Chuangye Agricultural Development Co., Ltd., SEVEN FIELDS OPERATIONS PTY LTD, Jiangxi Yang's Fruits Co., Ltd., S.A. SAN MIGUEL A.G.I.C.I. y F., Alico, Inc., Fengjie County Qunshuhui Ecology Agriculture Development Co., Ltd., Oakley Groves, Inc., APK PROMAGRO, OOO, CITROMAX S.A.C.I., Lingchuan County Yiyun Oranges Ecology Orchard Yard (Micro Enterprise), Danjiangkou Shigu Town Zhangxiangliang Cultivating And Breeding Comprehensive Fa mily Farm, I.M.G. Enterprises, Inc.

Citrus Fruit - Product Coverage

  • HS 080510 - Fruit, edible; oranges, fresh or dried
  • HS 080520 - Fruit, edible; mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas), clementines, wilkings and similar citrus hybrids, fresh or dried
  • HS 080521 - Fruit, edible; mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas), fresh or dried
  • HS 080522 - Fruit, edible; clementines, fresh or dried
  • HS 080529 - Fruit, edible; tangelos, wilkings and similar citrus hybrid, fresh or dried
  • HS 080540 - Fruit, edible; grapefruit, including pomelos, fresh or dried
  • HS 080550 - Fruit, edible; lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum), limes (Citrus aurantifolia , Citrus latifolia), fresh or dried
  • HS 080530 - Fruit, edible; lemons (citrus limon, citrus limonum), limes (citrus aurantifolia)
  • HS 080590 - Fruit, edible; citrus fruit n.e.s. in heading no. 0805, fresh or dried

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global citrus fruit market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 507 - Grapefruit and pomelo
  • FCL 497 - Lemons and limes
  • FCL 490 - Oranges
  • FCL 495 - Tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas
  • FCL 512 - Citrus fruit nes

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
    3. HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD BY COUNTRY
  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam
  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2023
    7. Yield, By Country, 2012-2023
    8. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    11. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    12. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    13. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Yield And Growth
    12. Exports And Growth
    13. Export Prices And Growth
    14. Market Size And Growth
    15. Per Capita Consumption
    16. Imports And Growth
    17. Import Prices
    18. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    20. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
    21. Yield, 2012–2023
    22. Production, By Country, 2023
    23. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    24. Harvested Area, By Country, 2023
    25. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2023
    26. Yield, By Country, 2012-2023
    27. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    34. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    36. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    37. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    38. Export Prices, 2012–2023
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