Portugal: Grapefruit Market Overview 2021

Grapefruit Market Size in Portugal

The Portuguese grapefruit market soared to $X in 2019, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a modest increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grapefruit Production in Portugal

In value terms, grapefruit production reached $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2019 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In 2019, the average yield of grapefruits in Portugal shrank to X tonnes per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2018 figures. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a measured increase from 2007 to 2019: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, grapefruit yield increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tonnes per ha. From 2011 to 2019, the growth of the average grapefruit yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2019, the harvested area of grapefruits in Portugal amounted to X ha, standing approx. at the year before. In general, the harvested area saw a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the harvested area increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grapefruit production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, the harvested area failed to regain the momentum.

Grapefruit Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2019, the amount of grapefruits exported from Portugal declined dramatically to X tonnes, shrinking by -X% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tonnes, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, grapefruit exports declined significantly to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tonnes) was the main destination for grapefruit exports from Portugal, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, grapefruit exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tonnes), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume 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).

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate 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 2019, the average grapefruit export price amounted to $X per tonne, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2019, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs in 2019 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was France ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Grapefruit Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2019, purchases abroad of grapefruits decreased by -X% to X tonnes for the first time since 2014, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2018, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, grapefruit imports fell dramatically to $X in 2019. In general, imports, however, recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2019, South Africa (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of grapefruit to Portugal, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, grapefruit imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tonnes), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from South Africa stood at +X%.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of grapefruit to Portugal, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa totaled +X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average grapefruit import price amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last twelve years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne; afterwards, it flattened through to 2019.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per tonne), while the price for Spain amounted to $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for grapefruits in the world?

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China (9.8M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of grapefruit consumption, accounting for 67% of total volume. Moreover, grapefruit consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Viet Nam (695K tonnes), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India (507K tonnes), with a 3.4% share.

What are the largest producers of grapefruits in the world?

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China (9.9M tonnes) remains the largest grapefruit producing country worldwide, accounting for 68% of total volume. Moreover, grapefruit production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Viet Nam (698K tonnes), more than tenfold. The U.S. (512K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 3.5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of grapefruits to Portugal?

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In value terms, South Africa ($5.9M) constituted the largest supplier of grapefruit to Portugal, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain ($462K), with a 7.1% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of grapefruits from Portugal?

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In value terms, Spain ($5.4M) remains the key foreign market for grapefruit exports from Portugal, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($194K), with a 3.4% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for grapefruits in Portugal?

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In 2019, the average grapefruit export price amounted to $1,044 per tonne, standing approx. at the previous year.

What is the average import price for grapefruits in Portugal?

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The average grapefruit import price stood at $1,052 per tonne in 2019, increasing by 5.9% against the previous year.