Greece: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Greece

The Greek citrus fruit market surged to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Production in Greece

In value terms, citrus fruit production rose rapidly 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 indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Citrus fruit production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of citrus fruits in Greece shrank slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining constant against 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 being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The citrus fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year. 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 Greece amounted to X ha, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to citrus fruit production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Greece

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a slight 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of citrus fruit exports from Greece, together comprising X% of total exports. Poland, Hungary, Serbia, Ukraine, North Macedonia, Albania, the Czech Republic, Italy, Croatia and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for citrus fruit exported from Greece were Romania ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Italy, Slovakia, North Macedonia, Croatia and Albania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average citrus fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing 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% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Albania ($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 Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, the amount of citrus fruits imported into Greece skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Argentina (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of citrus fruit imports to Greece, together accounting for X% of total imports. Egypt, Bulgaria, Turkey, Spain, Romania, Italy, Cyprus, Israel and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Argentina ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and South Africa ($X) constituted the largest citrus fruit suppliers to Greece, together comprising X% of total imports. Egypt, Bulgaria, Spain, Turkey, Israel, Cyprus, Italy, Romania and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average citrus fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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