The European import of citrus fruit or melons peel displays varying trends across different countries. In 2023, the Netherlands led with 12.957 million kilograms, marking a 3.85% increase. Italy followed with 4.8288 million kilograms, experiencing a 5.57% rise. Germany saw a modest growth of 1.92% to 3.6812 million kilograms. Spain, with a noteworthy 11.91% increase, reached 2.8917 million kilograms. France also grew slightly by 1.34% to 2.6622 million kilograms. Significant growth was observed in Bulgaria, the UK, and Estonia with increases of 0.2%, 2.16%, and 50.55% respectively. Romania showed a robust 9.68% increase in import volumes. Conversely, declines were noted in Poland, Croatia, Sweden, Denmark, Luxembourg, and Malta, indicating variable demand or supply chain challenges.
Future trends to watch include:
- Growth potential in emerging markets such as Estonia and Bulgaria, leveraging increased demand.
- Monitoring supply chain and trade agreements that may affect larger importers like the Netherlands and Italy.
- Environmental factors and sustainability practices influencing the citrus industry, potentially affecting import volumes.
- Mitigating negative trends in countries with declining imports, focusing on adaptability to market demands or diversifying sources.
Top countries in Import of Citrus Fruit or Melons Peel by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 12,957,000 | 2023 | +12.85% | +3.85% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 4,828,800 | 2023 | +3.31% | +5.57% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 3,681,200 | 2023 | +2.91% | +1.92% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 2,891,700 | 2023 | +6.05% | +11.91% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 2,662,200 | 2023 | -5.4% | +1.34% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 1,457,800 | 2023 | +5.48% | +0.2% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 873,940 | 2023 | +16.83% | +23.6% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 709,640 | 2023 | -11.19% | +2.16% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 490,190 | 2023 | -3.6% | -8.27% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 229,990 | 2023 | +15.54% | +12.75% | View data |
