Citrus fruit market in Cyprus

Earlier Report Observations

The citrus fruit market in Cyprus contracted significantly between 2018 and 2023, with total market volume falling from 126.6 thousand tonnes to 81.4 thousand tonnes and market value declining from 86.1 million US dollars to 60.2 million US dollars. This decline was primarily driven by a steady reduction in domestic production, which dropped by over a third from 147.2 thousand tonnes to 96.7 thousand tonnes over the period.

Exports of citrus fruit also decreased, from 22.8 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 18.8 thousand tonnes in 2023, while imports grew modestly from 2.3 thousand tonnes to 3.6 thousand tonnes. The increase in imports was insufficient to offset the loss in domestic output, leading to a smaller overall market supply for local consumption.

Starting from 2018, the basket of goods used to calculate the Consumer Price Index and Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices was revised based on the 2015/2016 Household Budget Survey, altering the tracking of price movements for food items including citrus. In 2024, consumer prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages, which encompass citrus fruit, recorded a notable increase, influenced by higher costs in related categories such as petroleum products and increased activity in the hospitality sector.

Production citrus fruit in Cyprus

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Top producers of citrus fruit, 2017-2020

World map of production of citrus fruit, 2017-2020

Citrus fruit production in Cyprus has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 116 860 tonnes of citrus fruit, which represents a significant year-over-year decrease of 11.4%. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 27.8%, with an average annual decline of 10.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Cyprus in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of citrus fruit production in Cyprus also dropped for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 78.9 million US dollars, down 3.8% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 22.4%, with an average annual decline of 8.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Cyprus in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports citrus fruit from Cyprus

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After two years of decline, Cyprus's citrus fruit exports saw a modest recovery. In 2020, the country exported 22 690 tonnes, marking an 8.9% increase from 2019. However, over the 2017-2020 period, exports still decreased by 8.2%, with an average annual decline of 2.8%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 20 827 tonnes, which also saw the largest single-year decline of 8.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cyprus in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Greece were the key export markets for Cyprus's citrus fruit in volume terms. Italy accounted for 31.8% of exports, the United Kingdom for 19.3%, and Greece for 7.5%. Together, these three countries represented 58.6% of Cyprus's total citrus fruit exports.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Cyprus in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Following two years of reduction, Cyprus's citrus fruit export value increased in 2020. Exports reached 15.328 million US dollars, up 18.3% from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 12.960 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 14.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cyprus in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

During the 2017-2020 period, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Greece formed the core group of markets for Cyprus's citrus fruit exports in value terms. Italy represented 31.5% of export value, the United Kingdom 19.0%, and Greece 7.9%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 58.3% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Cyprus in value, 2017-2020

Imports citrus fruit to Cyprus

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Cyprus's citrus fruit imports have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 2 890 tonnes, showing an 11.2% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 32.9%, with an average annual increase of 9.9%.

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From 2017 to 2020, Argentina, Greece, and the Netherlands were the leading sources of citrus fruit imports to Cyprus in volume terms. Argentina accounted for 32.5% of imports, Greece for 18.6%, and the Netherlands for 18.4%. Together, these three countries made up 69.5% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Cyprus in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of citrus fruit imports to Cyprus has also risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports were valued at 2 890 thousand US dollars, up 25.1% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 30.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cyprus in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In the 2017-2020 period, Argentina, the Netherlands, and Greece were the main sources of citrus fruit imports to Cyprus in value terms. Argentina accounted for 29.7% of import value, the Netherlands for 22.1%, and Greece for 17.9%. Together, these three markets represented 69.8% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Cyprus in value, 2017-2020