EU: Candied Fruit Market Overview 2021

Candied Fruit Market Size in the EU

The EU candied fruit market surged to $X in 2020, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Candied Fruit Production in the EU

In value terms, candied fruit production totaled $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of candied fruit production was Italy (X tonnes), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, candied fruit production in Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the Netherlands (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 rate of growth in terms of volume in Italy totaled -X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Greece (+X% per year).

Production by Country in the EU

Italy (X tonnes) remains the largest candied fruit producing country in the European Union, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, candied fruit production in Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the Netherlands (X tonnes), twofold. Greece (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Italy stood at -X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Greece (+X% per year).

Candied Fruit Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2020, approx. X tonnes of candied fruits were exported in the European Union; with a decrease of -X% on 2019 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. The volume of export peaked at X tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, candied fruit exports reduced to $X in 2020. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy was the largest exporting country with an export of around X tonnes, which finished at X% of total exports. The Netherlands (X tonnes) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Greece (X%) and Spain (X%). France (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes) and Poland (X tonnes) held a relatively small share of total exports.

Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of candied fruits. at the same time, Greece (+X%) and the Netherlands (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Greece emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2020. by contrast, Poland (-X%), Spain (-X%), Germany (-X%) and France (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+X p.p.), Greece (+X p.p.) and Italy (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Spain, Germany and France saw its share reduced by -X%, -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2020, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Italy, candied fruit exports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2020. in the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and France (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The candied fruit export price in the European Union stood at $X per tonne in 2020, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. in 2020, the country with the highest price was France ($X per tonne), while Spain ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

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

Candied Fruit Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2020, the amount of candied fruits imported in the European Union totaled X tonnes, increasing by X% against 2019 figures. in general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The volume of import peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, candied fruit imports declined to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Ireland (X tonnes), distantly followed by Germany (X tonnes), France (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes) and Italy (X tonnes) were the major importers of candied fruits, together generating X% of total imports. Poland (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes), Romania (X tonnes), Austria (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes), the Czech Republic (X tonnes), Slovakia (X tonnes) and Bulgaria (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the largest candied fruit importing markets in the European Union were France ($X), Germany ($X) and Ireland ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Ireland 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 candied fruit import price in the European Union stood at $X per tonne in 2020, which is down by -X% against the previous year. in general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform