EU: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in the EU

The EU citrus fruit market reached $X 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 indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Production in the EU

In value terms, citrus fruit production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output 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 growth pace was 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 remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In Spain, citrus fruit production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Italy (X% per year) and Greece (X% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of citrus fruits in the European Union shrank to X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. The yield figure 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield stood 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, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to citrus fruit production attained the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, shipments abroad of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports dropped 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 remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) represented the key exporter of citrus fruits, making up X% of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Greece (X%). Portugal (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

Spain experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of citrus fruits. At the same time, Portugal (X%), the Netherlands (X%) and France (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Portugal emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Greece experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Italy (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (X p.p.) and Portugal (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Spain saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the largest citrus fruit supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Spain stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure 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 France ($X per ton), while Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, citrus fruit imports in the European Union reduced modestly to X tons, waning by X% compared with 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports fell to $X in 2022. The total import 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Poland (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Italy (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Romania (X tons), Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Sweden (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. Poland, Italy, Belgium, Spain, Romania, Portugal, Austria, Sweden, the Czech Republic and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by 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% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($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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