EU: Citrus Fruit Market Overview 2021

Citrus Fruit Market Size in the EU

The EU citrus fruit market expanded remarkably to $X in 2020, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2020, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Production in the EU

In value terms, citrus fruit production shrank to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2020, production growth remained at a lower figure.

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), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Greece (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume in Spain was relatively modest. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Italy (-X% per year) and Greece (-X% per year).

In 2020, the average yield of citrus fruits in the European Union was estimated at X tonnes per ha, leveling off at the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the citrus fruit yield attained the maximum level at X tonnes per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, the yield failed to regain the momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2020, the harvested area of citrus fruits in the European Union fell markedly to X ha, waning by -X% against 2019 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2009 to 2020, the growth of the citrus fruit harvested area failed to regain the momentum.

Production By Country in the EU

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

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume in Spain was relatively modest. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Italy (-X% per year) and Greece (-X% per year).

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2020, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of citrus fruits, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tonnes. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports dropped to $X in 2020. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2020, Spain (X tonnes) was the key exporter of citrus fruits, constituting X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tonnes) and Greece (X tonnes), together constituting a X% share of total exports. Portugal (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes) and France (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Spain decreased at an average annual rate of -X% from 2007 to 2020. At the same time, Portugal (+X%), Greece (+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 2007-2020. By contrast, Italy (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2020, the share of the Netherlands, Greece and Portugal increased by +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while Spain (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Spain, citrus fruit exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2007-2020. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Greece (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the citrus fruit export price in the European Union amounted to $X per tonne, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2009 to 2020, the growth in terms of the export prices failed to regain the momentum.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2020, overseas purchases of citrus fruits decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tonnes. From 2019 to 2020, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports fell to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of citrus fruits, namely Germany, the Netherlands and France, represented more than half of total import. Poland (X tonnes) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Italy (X tonnes) and Spain (X tonnes). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. The following importers - Portugal (X tonnes), Romania (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes), Sweden (X tonnes), the Czech Republic (X tonnes), Finland (X tonnes) and Austria (X tonnes) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Portugal, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Poland, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Romania, Austria, the Czech Republic and Finland, which together accounted for a further X the main importing countries, Portugal saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the citrus fruit import price in the European Union amounted to $X per tonne, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. The level of import peaked in 2020 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per tonne), while Romania ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for citrus fruits in the the EU?

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The countries with the highest volumes of citrus fruit consumption in 2020 were Italy (3M tonnes), Spain (2.9M tonnes) and Germany (1.1M tonnes), together accounting for 60% of total consumption. These countries were followed by France, Greece, Poland, Portugal, the Netherlands, Romania and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 30%.

What are the largest producers of citrus fruits in the the EU?

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Spain (5.2M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of citrus fruit production, accounting for 56% of total volume. Moreover, citrus fruit production in Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Italy (2.4M tonnes), twofold. Greece (1M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 11% share.

What are the leading suppliers of citrus fruits in the the EU?

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In value terms, Spain ($3.2B) remains the largest citrus fruit supplier in the European Union, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($663M), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Greece, with a 5.4% share.

What are the leading importers of citrus fruits in the the EU?

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In value terms, the largest citrus fruit importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($1.1B), France ($1.1B) and the Netherlands ($888M), with a combined 56% share of total imports. Italy, Poland, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Romania, Austria, the Czech Republic and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

What is the average export price for citrus fruits in the the EU?

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The citrus fruit export price in the European Union stood at $1,010 per tonne in 2020, growing by 8.8% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for citrus fruits in the the EU?

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In 2020, the citrus fruit import price in the European Union amounted to $1,030 per tonne, growing by 9.4% against the previous year.