Eastern Europe: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the East European citrus fruit market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Citrus Fruit Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, citrus fruit production reduced dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Belarus (X tons) and Poland (X tons).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belarus (with a CAGR of X%).

The average citrus fruit yield skyrocketed to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by X% on 2021 figures. In general, the yield showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the citrus fruit yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The citrus fruit harvested area amounted to X ha in 2022, standing approx. at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the citrus fruit harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of citrus fruits were exported in Eastern Europe; reducing by X% on the previous year. In general, exports recorded a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons) and Poland (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. Lithuania (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the Czech Republic (X%), Hungary (X%), Latvia (X%) and Russia (X%).

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

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X), Poland ($X) and Lithuania ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Bulgaria, 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 leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 Latvia ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded 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 remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) was the major importer of citrus fruits, achieving X% of total imports. Poland (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Ukraine (X%), Romania (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%). Bulgaria (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of citrus fruits. At the same time, Bulgaria (X%), Hungary (X%), Romania (X%) and Poland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bulgaria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the Czech Republic (X%) and Ukraine (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Poland (X p.p.), Romania (X p.p.) and Bulgaria (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Ukraine (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Poland ($X) and Ukraine ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. Romania, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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