Spain: Orange Market 2023

Orange Market Size in Spain

The Spanish orange market shrank modestly to $X in 2021, falling by -4.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +35.5% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Orange Production in Spain

In value terms, orange production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of oranges in Spain dropped slightly to X tons per ha, approximately reflecting the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by 30%. Over the period under review, the average orange yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, 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.

In 2021, approx. X ha of oranges were harvested in Spain; remaining stable against 2020 figures. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 1.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to orange production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Orange Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2021, approx. X tons of oranges were exported from Spain; dropping by -9.6% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 16%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, orange exports fell slightly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of orange exports from Spain, together accounting for 60% of total exports. The UK, Italy, Poland, Belgium, Sweden, Portugal, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +10.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for orange exported from Spain were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 61% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, Austria, Portugal and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of +10.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average orange export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 6.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 26% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Orange Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2021, imports of oranges into Spain declined to X tons, which is down by -5.9% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +23.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, orange imports shrank dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +24.2% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 67%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

Portugal (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main suppliers of orange imports to Spain, together accounting for 65% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +237.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Portugal ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Egypt ($X) were the largest orange suppliers to Spain, together comprising 64% of total imports.

Egypt, with a CAGR of +233.0%, saw 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 orange import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -21% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 28%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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