Europe: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Europe

The Europe citrus fruit market fell modestly to $X in 2022, remaining constant 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 relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Production in Europe

In value terms, citrus fruit production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output 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 throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

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.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Spain totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (X% per year) and Greece (X% per year).

In 2022, the average citrus fruit yield in Europe reduced to X tons per ha, stabilizing at 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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 total area harvested in terms of citrus fruits production in Europe stood at X ha, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 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 remained at a lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, shipments abroad of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports fell 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 remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain was the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Greece (X%). Portugal (X tons), Italy (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, Portugal (X%), the Netherlands (X%) and France (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Portugal emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Greece 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.) and Portugal (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, 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 ($X) remains the largest citrus fruit supplier in Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

In Spain, citrus fruit exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

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.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports in Europe

Citrus fruit imports dropped slightly to X tons in 2022, waning by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports reduced 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 remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. 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. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of citrus fruit imports in 2022 were Russia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons), France (X tons), the UK (X tons), Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons), Ukraine (X tons), Romania (X tons), Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Portugal (X tons), together recording X% of total import.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main 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, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Russia, the UK, Poland, Italy, Belgium, Ukraine, Spain, Romania and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 ($X per ton), while Russia ($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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