Key Market Indicators
Maltese fruit consumption is projected to reach approximately 50,000 metric tons by 2028, up from around 50,000 metric tons in 2023. This marks a modest annual growth rate of 0.1%. However, since 2005, the demand for fruits in Malta has seen a slight decline of 0.1% per year. In contrast, Malta's fruit production is expected to drop significantly. By 2028, production is forecasted to fall to about 8,000 metric tons, down from 10,000 metric tons in 2023. This represents an average annual decline of 4.1%. Historical data since 1966 indicates a more pronounced yearly decrease in production, averaging 5.2%. In 2023, Malta ranked 168th globally in fruit production, with Latvia surpassing it by producing 10,000 metric tons. Leading the global rankings were India, Brazil, and Mexico, occupying the second, third, and fourth positions respectively.
