France: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in France

The French citrus fruit market fell to $X in 2022, declining by X% 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 consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Citrus Fruit Production in France

In value terms, citrus fruit production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a moderate increase 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of citrus fruits in France amounted to X tons per ha, leveling off at 2021 figures. Overall, the yield indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, citrus fruit yield increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the average citrus 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 citrus fruits production in France fell to X ha, waning by X% compared with the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then fell in the following year.

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Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, the amount of citrus fruits exported from France surged to X tons, picking up by X% compared with 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports expanded rapidly 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 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit exports from France, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit exports to Switzerland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), fourfold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Switzerland totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) remains the key foreign market for citrus fruits exports from France, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Switzerland stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Belgium ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, the amount of citrus fruits imported into France stood at X tons, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports shrank 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 only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid 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 remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruit to France, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), sixfold. Morocco (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruits to France, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Israel, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Israel (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit import price 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($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 prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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