Germany: Grapefruit Market Overview 2021

Grapefruit Market Size in Germany

In 2020, the German grapefruit market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after five years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Grapefruit Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2020, overseas shipments of grapefruits were finally on the rise to reach X tonnes after three years of decline. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a pronounced increase from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grapefruit exports reached $X in 2020. In general, total exports indicated a moderate increase from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, exports decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X. from 2009 to 2020, the growth exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tonnes), the Czech Republic (X tonnes) and Slovakia (X tonnes) were the main destinations of grapefruit exports from Germany, together comprising X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Romania, Bulgaria, Finland, France, Hungary and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Bulgaria, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Slovakia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for grapefruit exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Finland, France, Sweden, Romania, Hungary and Bulgaria, which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2020, the average grapefruit export price amounted to $X per tonne, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2009 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sweden, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grapefruit Imports

Imports into Germany

After six years of decline, supplies from abroad of grapefruits increased by X% to X tonnes in 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tonnes. from 2009 to 2020, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, grapefruit imports skyrocketed to $X in 2020. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tonnes), China (X tonnes) and South Africa (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of grapefruit imports to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Turkey, Israel and the U.S., which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in the Netherlands (+X% per year), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest grapefruit suppliers to Germany were Spain ($X), China ($X) and South Africa ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Turkey, Israel and the U.S. lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X the main suppliers, the Netherlands (+X% per year) saw 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

In 2020, the average grapefruit import price amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last thirteen-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2020 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per tonne), while the price for Turkey ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform