Russian Federation: Citrus Fruit Market 2026

Citrus Fruit Market Size in the Russian Federation

In 2025, the Russian citrus fruit market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2025, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Citrus Fruit Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, citrus fruit production amounted to $X in 2025 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Citrus fruit production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2025, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of citrus fruits in Russia contracted to X tons per ha in 2025, leveling off at the previous year's figure. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2025, the growth of the average citrus fruit 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.

The citrus fruit harvested area in Russia expanded notably to X ha in 2025, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2025, the growth of the citrus fruit harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2025, citrus fruit exports from Russia skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by X% compared with the year before. In general, exports posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2025, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports surged to $X in 2025. Over the period under review, exports showed a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2025, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit exports from Russia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit exports to Kazakhstan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kyrgyzstan (X tons), fourfold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kazakhstan totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kyrgyzstan (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for citrus fruits exports from Russia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kazakhstan stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kyrgyzstan (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Armenia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of citrus fruits increased by X% to X tons in 2025. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2025, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports totaled $X in 2025. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2025, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest citrus fruit supplier to Russia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruits to Russia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average citrus fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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