Europe: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Europe

The Europe fruit market was estimated at $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fruit Production in Europe

In value terms, fruit production expanded slightly to $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 remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a 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. Russia, Greece, Poland, Germany, Romania, Ukraine, Portugal and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for 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 Russia (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average fruit yield in Europe amounted to X tons per ha, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. The yield figure 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 in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. 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 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 fruits production in Europe shrank to X ha, leveling off at 2021. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. 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 Europe

In 2022, shipments abroad of fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit exports declined to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped 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) were the key exporters of fruits, together making up X% of total exports. Portugal (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main 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 Europe were Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for X% 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, in terms of 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

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, 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 maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank slightly 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 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 Europe

Fruit imports dropped to X tons in 2022, shrinking by X% against 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor 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 attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

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 throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Russia (X tons), Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and the UK (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Belgium (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. The following importers - Poland (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Romania (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases 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, with a combined X% share of total imports. The UK, Russia, Spain, Belgium, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Romania and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries 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, with a decrease of 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 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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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