EU: Citrus Fruit Market 2022

Citrus Fruit Market Size in the EU

The EU citrus fruit market contracted to $X in 2021, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Citrus Fruit Production in the EU

In value terms, citrus fruit production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; 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, production reached the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Spain (X tons) 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 tons), twofold. Greece (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In Spain, citrus fruit production expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (-X% per year) and Greece (+X% per year).

The average citrus fruit yield contracted slightly to X tons per ha in 2021, which is down by -X% on the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period 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 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the citrus fruit yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, 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.

In 2021, approx. X ha of citrus fruits were harvested in the European Union; remaining constant against 2020. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country in the EU

Spain (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of citrus fruit production, 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. Greece (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In Spain, citrus fruit production increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012-2021. 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

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of citrus fruits decreased by -X% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports fell slightly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain represented the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Greece (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. Italy (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and France (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Spain experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of citrus fruits. At the same time, the Netherlands (+X%), Portugal (+X%) and Greece (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012-2021. France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Italy (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Spain (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Spain totaled +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Greece (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2021, the amount of citrus fruits imported in the European Union fell slightly to X tons, which is down by -X% compared with 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports declined to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of citrus fruit imports in 2021 were the Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons), together resulting at X% of total import. Poland (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Italy (X%). The following importers - Spain (X tons), Romania (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Sweden (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Austria (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key 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, the largest citrus fruit importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Poland, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Romania, Portugal, Austria, Sweden, the Czech Republic and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main importing countries, Portugal, with a CAGR of +X%, 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

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% 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 the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, 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