CIS: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in CIS

In 2022, the CIS citrus fruit market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Citrus Fruit Production in CIS

In value terms, citrus fruit production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Azerbaijan (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

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

The average citrus fruit yield surged to X tons per ha in 2022, rising by X% compared with 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the yield attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of citrus fruits production in the CIS reduced slightly to X ha, declining by X% compared with the year before. The total harvested area indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, citrus fruit harvested area increased by X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to citrus fruit production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2022, the amount of citrus fruits exported in the CIS shrank to X tons, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Total exports indicated a resilient expansion 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 increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) was the key exporter of citrus fruits, making up X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), Belarus (X tons), Azerbaijan (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total exports. Armenia (X tons) held a relatively small 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 Tajikistan (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest citrus fruit supplying countries in the CIS were Russia ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Azerbaijan ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Kazakhstan, Armenia, Belarus and Tajikistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Tajikistan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Armenia (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2022, overseas purchases of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia prevails in imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Azerbaijan (X tons), Armenia (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of citrus fruits. At the same time, Uzbekistan (X%), Armenia (X%) and Azerbaijan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Kazakhstan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Belarus (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported citrus fruits in the CIS, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Azerbaijan, with a X% share.

In Russia, citrus fruit imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Azerbaijan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the CIS 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Azerbaijan (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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