Spain: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Spain

The Spanish citrus fruit market rose markedly to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated strong 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. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. Citrus fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Production in Spain

In value terms, citrus fruit production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average citrus fruit yield in Spain was estimated at X tons per ha, approximately mirroring 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 relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The citrus fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield stood 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 2022, approx. X ha of citrus fruits were harvested in Spain; flattening at 2021. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to citrus fruit production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Spain

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of citrus fruits increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports reduced to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 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 lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of citrus fruit exports from Spain, with a combined X% share of total exports. Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Belgium, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Portugal, Switzerland and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for citrus fruit exported from Spain were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the UK ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Italy, Poland, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Switzerland, Austria and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping 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 was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($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 the Czech Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2022, approx. X tons of citrus fruits were imported into Spain; which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Portugal (X tons) constituted the largest citrus fruit supplier to Spain, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit imports from Portugal exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X tons), twofold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Portugal stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest citrus fruit suppliers to Spain were Portugal ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Argentina ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. South Africa, Morocco, France and Uruguay lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Morocco, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The average citrus fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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