EU: Grapefruit Market 2022

Grapefruit Market Size in the EU

The EU grapefruit market contracted to $X in 2021, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Grapefruit Production in the EU

In value terms, grapefruit production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period 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 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

The country with the largest volume of grapefruit production was Spain (X tonnes), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, grapefruit production in Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Cyprus (X tonnes), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by France (X tonnes), with a X% share.

In Spain, grapefruit 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: Cyprus (-X% per year) and France (+X% per year).

The average grapefruit yield shrank to X tonnes per ha in 2021, waning by -X% on 2020. In general, the yield saw a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tonnes per ha. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the grapefruit 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.

The grapefruit harvested area expanded slightly to X ha in 2021, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production By Country in the EU

Spain (X tonnes) remains the largest grapefruit producing country in the European Union, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, grapefruit production in Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Cyprus (X tonnes), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by France (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume in Spain stood at +X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Cyprus (-X% per year) and France (+X% per year).

Grapefruit Exports

Exports in the EU

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of grapefruits decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2021. The total export volume 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 was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tonnes, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, grapefruit exports declined modestly to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands was the key exporting country with an export of about X tonnes, which accounted for X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tonnes), generating a X% share of total exports. Bulgaria (X tonnes), Cyprus (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes), Portugal (X tonnes), Austria (X tonnes), France (X tonnes) and Slovenia (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Slovenia (+X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In the Netherlands, grapefruit exports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+X% per year) and Germany (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the grapefruit export price in the European Union amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Grapefruit Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2021, the amount of grapefruits imported in the European Union shrank rapidly to X tonnes, declining by -X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tonnes, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, grapefruit imports reduced 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the key importer of grapefruits in the European Union, with the volume of imports reaching X tonnes, which was near X% of total imports in 2021. France (X tonnes) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Germany (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes), Romania (X tonnes) and Italy (X tonnes). All these countries together occupied near X% share of total imports. Bulgaria (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes), the Czech Republic (X tonnes) and Spain (X tonnes) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to grapefruit imports into the Netherlands stood at +X%. At the same time, Bulgaria (+X%) and Spain (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bulgaria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012-2021. Poland experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Romania (-X%), Italy (-X%), Belgium (-X%), Germany (-X%), the Czech Republic (-X%) and France (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of the Netherlands and Bulgaria increased by +X and +X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported grapefruits in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands amounted to +X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and France (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the grapefruit import price in the European Union amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per tonne), while Bulgaria ($X per tonne) 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