Portugal: Grapefruit Market Overview 2021

Grapefruit Market Size in Portugal

The Portuguese grapefruit market expanded markedly to $X in 2020, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw tangible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grapefruit Production in Portugal

In value terms, grapefruit production expanded remarkably to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Grapefruit production peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In 2020, the average yield of grapefruits in Portugal rose slightly to X tonnes per ha, increasing by X% compared with the year before. Overall, the yield indicated a pronounced increase from 2007 to 2020: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, grapefruit yield increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced 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 2020, the growth of the average grapefruit 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.

The grapefruit harvested area in Portugal shrank slightly to X ha in 2020, which is down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The grapefruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grapefruit Exports

Exports from Portugal

Grapefruit exports from Portugal contracted significantly to X tonnes in 2020, falling by -X% against 2019. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tonnes. from 2019 to 2020, the growth exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, grapefruit exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2020. Overall, exports, however, showed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X. from 2019 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain stood at +X%.

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 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain stood at +X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average grapefruit export price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last thirteen years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2020 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was France ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Spain totaled $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France.

Grapefruit Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2020, overseas purchases of grapefruits decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, imports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tonnes in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, grapefruit imports reduced notably to $X in 2020. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, 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), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the Netherlands (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from South Africa stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

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. It was followed by Swaziland, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-X% per year) and Swaziland (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average grapefruit import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the last thirteen-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2018 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the highest prices were recorded for prices from Swaziland ($X per tonne) and South Africa ($X per tonne), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per tonne) and Spain ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for grapefruits in the world?

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China (5.2M tonnes) remains the largest grapefruit consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 51% of total volume. Moreover, grapefruit consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Viet Nam (727K tonnes), sevenfold. India (553K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 5.5% share.

What are the largest producers of grapefruits in the world?

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China (5.3M tonnes) remains the largest grapefruit producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 52% of total volume. Moreover, grapefruit production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Viet Nam (741K tonnes), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India (554K tonnes), with a 5.5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of grapefruits to Portugal?

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In value terms, South Africa ($4.7M) constituted the largest supplier of grapefruit to Portugal, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain ($425K), with a 7.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Swaziland, with a 2.5% share.

What are the leading importers of grapefruits from Portugal?

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In value terms, Spain ($4.3M) remains the key foreign market for grapefruit exports from Portugal, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($390K), with a 8.2% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for grapefruits in Portugal?

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The average grapefruit export price stood at $1,130 per tonne in 2020, increasing by 8.3% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for grapefruits in Portugal?

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In 2020, the average grapefruit import price amounted to $1,025 per tonne, shrinking by -2.6% against the previous year.