Southern Asia: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Southern Asia

For the sixth year in a row, the South Asian citrus fruit market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Citrus Fruit Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, citrus fruit production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value 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 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

India (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of citrus fruit production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, citrus fruit production in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Pakistan (X tons), sixfold.

In India, citrus fruit production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Pakistan (X% per year) and Nepal (X% per year).

The average citrus fruit yield totaled X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the citrus fruit yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 declined slightly to X ha in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

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Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Pakistan (X tons) represented the key exporter of citrus fruits, constituting X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by India (X tons), creating a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to citrus fruit exports from Pakistan stood at X%. At the same time, India (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. India (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Pakistan saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) remains the largest citrus fruit supplier in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Pakistan, citrus fruit exports plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Pakistan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%).

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, purchases abroad of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, posted resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Bangladesh (X tons), distantly followed by Afghanistan (X tons), India (X tons) and Nepal (X tons) represented the major importers of citrus fruits, together committing X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bangladesh ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported citrus fruits in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Afghanistan, with a X% share.

In Bangladesh, citrus fruit imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and Afghanistan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($X per ton), while Afghanistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nepal (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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