Afghanistan: Citrus Fruit Market 2020

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Afghanistan

The revenue of the citrus fruit market in Afghanistan amounted to $X in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, citrus fruit consumption continues to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Afghanistan citrus fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Production in Afghanistan

In value terms, citrus fruit production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, citrus fruit production, however, continues to indicate an abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Afghanistan citrus fruit production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2018, the average yield of citrus fruits in Afghanistan amounted to X ton per ha, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the citrus fruit yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the citrus fruit yield reached its peak figure level at X ton per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, 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 2018, approx. X ha of citrus fruits were harvested in Afghanistan; remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the citrus fruit harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the citrus fruit harvested area reached its peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of the citrus fruit harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Afghanistan

In 2018, approx. X tons of citrus fruits were exported from Afghanistan; rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, citrus fruit exports continue to indicate outstanding growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Afghanistan exports peaked in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports stood at $X in 2018. In general, citrus fruit exports continue to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, citrus fruit exports reached their maximum in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Spain (X tons), distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Egypt (X tons), the U.S. (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main exporters of citrus fruits, together generating X% of total exports. Morocco (X tons), China (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Greece (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Chile (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Afghanistan, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the largest citrus fruit supplier from Afghanistan, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by the U.S., with a X% share.

In Spain, citrus fruit exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2007-2018. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (+X% per year) and the U.S. (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The citrus fruit export price in Afghanistan stood at $X per ton in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the citrus fruit export price continues to indicate a drastic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 an increase of X% against the previous year. Afghanistan export price peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Afghanistan

In 2018, the amount of citrus fruits imported into Afghanistan stood at X tons, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, citrus fruit imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Afghanistan imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, citrus fruit imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, citrus fruit imports attained their peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of citrus fruit imports in 2018 were Russia (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons), together recording X% of total import. The following importers - the UK (X tons), Iraq (X tons), China (X tons), Ukraine (X tons), Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons) and China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by China, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), France ($X) and the U.S. ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, China, China, Hong Kong SAR, Italy, Poland, Ukraine, Iraq and Afghanistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X the main importing countries, China recorded the highest growth rate of market size, over the period under review, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The citrus fruit import price in Afghanistan stood at $X per ton in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the citrus fruit import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the import prices for citrus fruits reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2012 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for citrus fruits remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was China, Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, Hong Kong SAR, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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