As of 2023, Spain leads global citrus fruit exports with a substantial $3.84 billion. South Africa and China follow as significant exporters. Over the past year, notable growth was observed in Mexico, Australia, and Peru with respective year-on-year increases by 3.8%, 3.93%, and 4.8%. Conversely, Belgium (-11.03%) and Poland (-25.83%) experienced significant declines. The Brazilian, Thai, and Israeli markets showed moderate growth, while the UAE's exports remained largely stagnant. Cyprus and Macedonia witnessed dramatic downturns of -13.2% and -23.41% respectively.
Future trends to watch involve emerging markets like Brazil, Thailand, and Egypt potentially increasing their citrus exports, driven by expanding production. Continued growth in sustainable agricultural practices and expansion into new markets are anticipated to be pivotal factors in shaping the global citrus exports landscape. Climate change effects and resulting fluctuations in crop yields could also impact future citrus export dynamics.
Top countries in Export of Citrus Fruit by Country
| # | 10 Countries | US Dollars | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 3,842,500,000 | 2023 | +0.99% | +1.02% | View data |
| 2 | 2 South Africa | 1,809,800,000 | 2023 | +3.51% | +3.42% | View data |
| 3 | 3 China | 1,481,300,000 | 2023 | +3.15% | +3.27% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United States | 1,052,600,000 | 2023 | +0.87% | +1.24% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 995,110,000 | 2023 | +2.67% | +2.56% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Egypt | 895,290,000 | 2023 | +3.62% | +3.06% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Mexico | 709,880,000 | 2023 | +3.86% | +3.8% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Morocco | 480,080,000 | 2023 | +1.79% | +0.97% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Chile | 412,870,000 | 2023 | +3.84% | +1.8% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Australia | 410,170,000 | 2023 | +3.75% | +3.93% | View data |
