Global Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size

The global fruit market amounted to $X.2B in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the global market reached the maximum level at $X.3B in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fruit Production

In value terms, fruit production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of fruit production was China (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, fruit production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Brazil (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in China stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

The global average fruit yield was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached 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.

The global fruit harvested area totaled X ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. The global harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Fruit Exports

Exports

In 2022, shipments abroad of fruits decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

In value terms, fruit exports reduced to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Ecuador (X tons), Spain (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Costa Rica (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Guatemala (X tons), Turkey (X tons), China (X tons), the United States (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Italy (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. Chile (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest fruit supplying countries worldwide were Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Mexico ($X), with a combined X% share of global exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Mexico, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X%. The global export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Guatemala ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Fruit Imports

Imports

In 2022, supplies from abroad of fruits decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2011, thus ending a ten-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Global imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

In value terms, fruit imports declined to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons), distantly followed by China (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the major importers of fruits, together creating X% of total imports. The following importers - France (X tons), the UK (X tons), Canada (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into the United States increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, China (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Spain (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%), Saudi Arabia (X%), France (X%) and Italy (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, China emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Canada, Germany, the UK and Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China and the Netherlands increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest fruit importing markets worldwide were the United States ($X), China ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising X% of global imports.

Among the main importing countries, China, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Global import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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