Germany: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Germany

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the German citrus fruit market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The market 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 in certain years. Citrus fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Citrus Fruit Production in Germany

In value terms, citrus fruit production contracted markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X,100% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average citrus fruit yield in Germany amounted to less than X kg per ha, remaining stable against 2021 figures. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The citrus fruit harvested area in Germany stood at less than X ha in 2022, leveling off at 2021. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Germany

For the fourth year in a row, Germany recorded decline in shipments abroad of citrus fruits, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports showed a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main destinations of citrus fruit exports from Germany, with a combined X% share of total exports. The Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, France, Switzerland, Spain and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovenia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Poland ($X) and Finland ($X) constituted the largest markets for citrus fruit exported from Germany worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. The Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, Slovenia, France, Spain and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining 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 2020 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, purchases abroad of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded 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, citrus fruit imports declined 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 when imports increased by X%. 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 citrus fruit supplier to Germany, 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. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a X% share.

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

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

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average citrus fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking 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 average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

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

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