EU: Candied Fruit Market 2024

Candied Fruit Market Size in the EU

The EU candied fruit market was estimated at $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. The total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2016 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Candied Fruit Production in the EU

In value terms, candied fruit production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

The country with the largest volume of candied fruit production was Italy (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, candied fruit production in Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, France (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a X% share.

In Italy, candied fruit production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: France (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Candied Fruit Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, overseas shipments of candied fruits increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, candied fruit exports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) represented the largest exporter of candied fruits, achieving X% of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Greece (X%) and Spain (X%). France (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

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

In Italy, candied fruit exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. 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

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, 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.

Candied Fruit Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, purchases abroad of candied fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, candied fruit imports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the major importers of candied fruits in the European Union, together recording approx. X% of total imports. Spain (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Ireland (X%), Italy (X%), Poland (X%) and the Netherlands (X%). Romania (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Austria (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Greece (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

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

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

In terms of the main importing countries, Poland, 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

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Greece ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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