India: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in India

For the sixth consecutive year, the Indian citrus fruit market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion 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, consumption increased by X% against 2012 indices. Citrus fruit consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Citrus Fruit Production in India

In value terms, citrus fruit production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated prominent growth 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 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

The average yield of citrus fruits in India stood at X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by X% on the previous year. The yield figure 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average citrus fruit yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the 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 India contracted slightly to X ha, which is down by X% compared with 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to citrus fruit production attained the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

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Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from India

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of citrus fruits, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bangladesh (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit exports from India, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit exports to Bangladesh exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Nepal (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bangladesh stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Nepal (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, Bangladesh ($X) remains the key foreign market for citrus fruits exports from India, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nepal ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bangladesh amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Nepal (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Nepal ($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 the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into India

In 2022, the amount of citrus fruits imported into India contracted rapidly to X tons, with a decrease of X% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruit to India, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruits to India, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Egypt totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average citrus fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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