The global grapefruit export market is dominated by South Africa at 17.79 thousand metric tons, followed by China and the Netherlands. South Africa's volume remained relatively stable, whereas China and Mexico showed significant increases of 2.01% and 1.81% year-on-year, respectively. Israel and the United States experienced declines, with the U.S. dropping 4.83%. Notably, Argentina saw a remarkable year-on-year surge of 11.55%. Over five years, trends suggest modest diversification from traditional exporters, with emerging growth in Argentina and parts of Eastern Europe.
Future trends to watch include the growing export potential in Asian markets, particularly China, and increased competition among traditional exporters. Monitoring the impact of climate change on production and trade policies will also be crucial for future market dynamics.
Top countries in Grapefruit Export Volume Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Africa | 17.79 | 2023 | +1.47% | +0.29% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 15.27 | 2023 | +3.14% | +2.01% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 14.75 | 2023 | +1.06% | +0.93% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Israel | 8.72 | 2023 | -0.59% | -2% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United States | 7.89 | 2023 | -6.71% | -4.83% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Mexico | 6.6 | 2023 | +2.4% | +1.81% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 3.87 | 2023 | +1.35% | +1.98% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 2.78 | 2023 | +5.88% | +7.85% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Thailand | 2.06 | 2023 | +2.56% | +5.23% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Paraguay | 0.98 | 2023 | 0% | +2.25% | View data |
