EU: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in the EU

The EU fruit market amounted to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market 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 observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit Production in the EU

In value terms, fruit production rose to $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 remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Greece, Poland, Germany and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

The average fruit yield was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the 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.

In 2022, the fruit harvested area in the European Union reduced to X ha, remaining constant against 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of fruits, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, fruit exports shrank 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 indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons), distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Greece (X tons), France (X tons) and Poland (X tons) represented the main exporters of fruits, together committing X% of total exports. Portugal (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest fruit supplying countries in the European Union were Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Belgium, France, Greece, Portugal and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries 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 the European Union amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Fruit Imports

Imports in the EU

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of fruits decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, 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 in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) represented the main importer of fruits in the European Union, mixing up X% of total import. Belgium (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Poland (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. Portugal (X tons), Romania (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Austria (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

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

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

Among the main importing countries, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while Romania ($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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