Portugal: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Portugal

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Portuguese citrus fruit market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Overall, the total consumption 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. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Citrus Fruit Production in Portugal

In value terms, citrus fruit production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a prominent 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. 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 Portugal declined to X tons per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. 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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The citrus fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then reduced 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.

The citrus fruit harvested area in Portugal shrank modestly to X ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The citrus fruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

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Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, approx. X tons of citrus fruits were exported from Portugal; jumping by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid 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 remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit exports from Portugal, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average citrus fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 France (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2022, citrus fruit imports into Portugal fell to X tons, which is down by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) were the main suppliers of citrus fruit imports to Portugal, together accounting for X% of total imports. The Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Spain ($X) and Argentina ($X) were the largest citrus fruit suppliers to Portugal, together accounting for X% of total imports. The Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further X%.

The Netherlands, 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, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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