Ireland: Citrus Fruit Market Overview 2021

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Ireland

The Irish citrus fruit market rose notably to $X in 2020, picking up by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2020 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Ireland

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of citrus fruits decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2020. Overall, exports saw a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports fell sharply to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tonnes) was the main destination for citrus fruit exports from Ireland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tonnes), tenfold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK stood at -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for citrus fruit exports from Ireland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK totaled -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average citrus fruit export price amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices reached the peak figure in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Germany, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2020, purchases abroad of citrus fruits decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second consecutive year after seven years of growth. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports dropped to $X in 2020. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tonnes), South Africa (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of citrus fruit imports to Ireland, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Egypt, Morocco, Peru and the UK, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Egypt, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest citrus fruit suppliers to Ireland were Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and South Africa ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Germany recorded the highest growth rate of 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 citrus fruit import price amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. The import price peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per tonne), while the price for Egypt ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for citrus fruits in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of citrus fruit consumption was China (46M tonnes), comprising approx. 28% of total volume. Moreover, citrus fruit consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Brazil (19M tonnes), twofold. India (15M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 9.2% share.

What are the largest producers of citrus fruits in the world?

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China (44M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of citrus fruit production, accounting for 31% of total volume. Moreover, citrus fruit production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Brazil (18M tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India (12M tonnes), with a 8.2% share.

What are the leading suppliers of citrus fruits to Ireland?

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In value terms, Spain ($15M), Germany ($14M) and South Africa ($12M) constituted the largest citrus fruit suppliers to Ireland, together accounting for 62% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of citrus fruits from Ireland?

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In value terms, the UK ($3.3M) remains the key foreign market for citrus fruit exports from Ireland, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($238K), with a 6.6% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for citrus fruits in Ireland?

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The average citrus fruit export price stood at $1,461 per tonne in 2020, with an increase of 8.9% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for citrus fruits in Ireland?

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The average citrus fruit import price stood at $1,151 per tonne in 2020, picking up by 2.7% against the previous year.