Global Citrus Fruit Market
Market Overview
In
, the global citrus fruit market increased by
% to $
, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +
% from 2007 to
; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of
% year-to-year. Global consumption peaked in
and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, citrus fruit production fell to $
in
estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +
% from 2007 to
; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of
% year-to-year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $
, and then fell in the following year.
China (
tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of citrus fruit production, accounting for
% of total volume. Moreover, citrus fruit production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Brazil (
tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India (
tonnes), with a
% share.
From 2007 to
, the average annual growth rate of volume in China amounted to +
%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Brazil (-
% per year) and India (+
% per year).
In
, the global average yield of citrus fruits rose to
tonnes per ha, growing by
% against 2019 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +
% over the period from 2007 to
; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of
% against the previous year. The global yield peaked in
and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.
In
, approx.
ha of citrus fruits were harvested worldwide; waning by -
% against 2019. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by
% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to citrus fruit production attained the peak figure at
ha in 2019, and then reduced in the following year.







In value terms, citrus fruit production fell to $






China (





From 2007 to




In







In





Consumption
For the fourteenth year in a row, the global market recorded growth in consumption of citrus fruits, which increased by
% to
tonnes in
. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +
% over the period from 2007 to
; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the consumption volume increased by
% y-o-y. Over the period under review, global consumption reached the peak volume in
and is likely to continue growth in the near future.
The global citrus fruit market revenue expanded rapidly to $
in
, picking up by
% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +
% from 2007 to
; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of
% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the global market reached the maximum level in
and is expected to retain growth in years to come.







The global citrus fruit market revenue expanded rapidly to $







Consumption By Country
China (
tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of citrus fruit consumption, comprising approx.
% of total volume. Moreover, citrus fruit consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Brazil (
tonnes), twofold. India (
tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a
% share.
In China, citrus fruit consumption increased at an average annual rate of +
% over the period from 2007-
. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Brazil (-
% per year) and India (+
% per year).
In value terms, China ($
) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil ($
). It was followed by United States.
From 2007 to
, the average annual growth rate of value in China stood at +
%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Brazil (+
% per year) and United States (+
% per year).
The countries with the highest levels of citrus fruit per capita consumption in
were Brazil (
kg per person), Argentina (
kg per person) and Spain (
kg per person).
From 2007 to
, the most notable rate of growth in terms of citrus fruit per capita consumption, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by China, while citrus fruit per capita consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.





In China, citrus fruit consumption increased at an average annual rate of +




In value terms, China ($


From 2007 to




The countries with the highest levels of citrus fruit per capita consumption in




From 2007 to

Consumption By Type
The products with the highest volumes of citrus fruit consumption in
were oranges (
tonnes), tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas (
tonnes) and lemons and limes (
tonnes), together accounting for
% of global consumption. These products were followed by citrus fruits not elsewhere classified and grapefruits, which together accounted for a further
%.
From 2007 to
, the biggest increases were in mandarin and clementine, while citrus fruit consumption for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, oranges ($
), tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas ($
) and citrus fruits not elsewhere classified ($
) constituted the products with the highest levels of market value in
, together comprising
% of the global market. lemons and limes and Grapefruits lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further
%.
Among the main consumed products, mandarin and clementine saw the highest rates of growth with regard to market size, over the period under review, while citrus fruit market for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.






From 2007 to

In value terms, oranges ($






Among the main consumed products, mandarin and clementine saw the highest rates of growth with regard to market size, over the period under review, while citrus fruit market for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
Market Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for citrus fruit worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +
% for the period from
to
, which is projected to bring the market volume to
tonnes by the end of
.





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