Czech Republic: Citrus Fruit Market 2023

Citrus Fruit Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech citrus fruit market shrank modestly to $X in 2021, which is down by -2.6% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2021, the amount of citrus fruits exported from the Czech Republic plummeted to X tons, dropping by -24.9% on 2020. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports declined significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit exports from the Czech Republic, with a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit exports to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Hungary (X tons), with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovakia totaled -9.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (-5.3% per year) and Hungary (+33.3% per year).

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) remains the key foreign market for citrus fruits exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with an 8.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovakia stood at -7.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (-5.1% per year) and Hungary (+25.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average citrus fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 4.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 13% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Bulgaria (+23.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, approx. X tons of citrus fruits were imported into the Czech Republic; dropping by -5.3% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 8.9% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports reduced to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 22%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruit to the Czech Republic, with a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain totaled -3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+9.3% per year) and the Netherlands (+12.2% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruits to the Czech Republic, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+12.4% per year) and the Netherlands (+14.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+41.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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