EU - Citrus Fruit - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

EU: Citrus Fruit Market Overview 2020

Citrus Fruit Market Size in the EU

The revenue of the citrus fruit market in the European Union amounted to $X in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the citrus fruit market attained its peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of the citrus fruit market remained at a lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Production in the EU

In value terms, citrus fruit production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, citrus fruit production reached its peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2018, citrus fruit production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Spain (X tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of citrus fruit production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, citrus fruit production in Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Italy (X tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Greece (X tonnes), with a X% share.

In Spain, citrus fruit production expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Italy (-X% per year) and Greece (+X% per year).

The average citrus fruit yield stood at X tonne per ha in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of citrus fruit yield peaked at X tonne per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 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 the European Union; approximately equating the previous year. In general, the citrus fruit harvested area continues to indicate a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the citrus fruit harvested area attained its peak level of X ha. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of the citrus fruit harvested area failed to regain its momentum.

Production By Country in the EU

Spain (X tonnes) remains the largest citrus fruit producing country in the European Union, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, citrus fruit production in Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Italy (X tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Greece (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Spain totaled +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (-X% per year) and Greece (+X% per year).

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of citrus fruits were exported in the European Union; shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, citrus fruit exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. The volume of exports peaked at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports totaled $X in 2018. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations over the period under review. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, citrus fruit exports reached their peak of $X. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of citrus fruit exports failed to regain its momentum.

Exports by Country

Spain represented the major exporter of citrus fruits exported in the European Union, with the volume of exports finishing at X tonnes, which was near X% of total exports in 2018. The Netherlands (X tonnes) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Greece (X tonnes) and Italy (X tonnes). All these countries together occupied near X% share of total exports. Portugal (X tonnes), France (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to citrus fruit exports from Spain stood at -X%. At the same time, Portugal (+X%), Greece (+X%), France (+X%), Germany (+X%) and the Netherlands (+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 2007-2018. Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Greece (+X p.p.), 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 2007 to 2018, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Spain, citrus fruit exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Italy (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The citrus fruit export price in the European Union stood at $X per tonne in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the citrus fruit export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the export prices for citrus fruits attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2009 to 2018, the growth in terms of the export prices for citrus fruits remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports in the EU

The imports totaled X tonnes in 2018, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, citrus fruit imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, citrus fruit imports attained their peak figure at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports amounted to $X in 2018. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, citrus fruit imports attained their peak figure at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of citrus fruit imports in 2018 were France (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes), together resulting at X% of total import. The UK (X tonnes) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Italy (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes) and Spain (X tonnes). All these countries together occupied approx. X% share of total imports. Romania (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes), Portugal (X tonnes), Sweden (X tonnes) and the Czech Republic (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, together accounting for X% of total imports. The UK, Italy, Poland, Spain, Belgium, Romania, Sweden, Portugal and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X recorded the highest growth rate of market size, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the citrus fruit import price in the European Union amounted to $X per tonne, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the citrus fruit import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for citrus fruits attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2009 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 Belgium ($X per tonne), while Romania ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox AI Platform