Citrus fruit market in Indonesia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the citrus fruit market in Indonesia expanded from 5.1 million tonnes to 5.5 million tonnes. This growth was initially fueled by rising health consciousness and the 'clean eating' trend among urban consumers, which increased demand for fresh and processed fruit. The entry of new professional import distributors in 2019 broadened product availability for hotels, restaurants, and modern retail. In 2020, heightened consumer focus on nutrition further boosted domestic consumption, while increased investment in production facilities supported output.

A temporary contraction occurred in 2021, with market volume falling to 5.2 million tonnes due to a drop in domestic production. During this period, consumer preference for organic and premium local fruit varieties remained strong, and government programs continued to encourage fruit consumption. The market rebounded to 5.5 million tonnes in 2022, aided by the government's Gelar Buah Nusantara event promoting local fruits and by growing export opportunities to markets like the Middle East.

The market's expansion accelerated in 2023, reaching 6.0 million tonnes. This was driven by a significant rise in domestic production, which hit 5.8 million tonnes, reflecting sustained investment in the sector and ongoing consumer demand for healthy food options.

Production citrus fruit in Indonesia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Between 2018 and 2021, Indonesia ranked as the 14th largest producer of citrus fruit globally.

Top producers of citrus fruit, 2018-2021

World map of production of citrus fruit, 2018-2021

Following two consecutive years of growth, Indonesia's citrus fruit production experienced a decline. In 2021, the country produced 5 028 K t of citrus fruit, representing a 7.7% decrease from the previous year. Production had peaked in 2020 at 5 446 K t, which also saw the largest annual increase of 6.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2021, the value of citrus fruit production in Indonesia was 4 036 M $ US, marking a 6.6% contraction compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production value grew by 7.3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 2.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 3 480 M $ US, while the highest was in 2020 at 4 323 M $ US. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 with a 7.5% drop, whereas the largest increase was in 2020, rising by 24.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Indonesia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Exports citrus fruit from Indonesia

Exports in kind, K t

Indonesia's exports of citrus fruit declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports amounted to 1.2 K t, showing a sharp decrease of 19.5% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports overall increased by 2.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.9%. The peak export volume was in 2019 at 1.8 K t, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 52.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

During the period from 2018 to 2021, Indonesia's citrus fruit exports in volume were heavily concentrated in Malaysia, accounting for 92.3% of the total.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

For the second consecutive year, Indonesia's citrus fruit exports in value terms declined. In 2021, exports reached 0.9 M $ US, reflecting an 18.6% year-over-year decrease. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 9.9%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 3.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 1.2 M $ US, which also saw the largest annual increase of 37.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Indonesia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Malaysia and France were the dominant destinations for Indonesia's citrus fruit exports in value terms, together capturing 85.4% of total exports, with the remainder going to other markets.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Indonesia in value, 2018-2021

Imports citrus fruit to Indonesia

Imports in kind, K t

In 2021, Indonesia imported 127.9 K t of citrus fruit, a significant increase of 63.5% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 50%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.5%. The lowest import volume was in 2020 at 78.2 K t, while the highest was in 2019 at 138.0 K t. The most substantial decline occurred in 2020, dropping by 43.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Between 2018 and 2021, China, Pakistan, and Australia were consistently the main sources for Indonesia's citrus fruit imports in volume terms. China accounted for 49.6% of imports, Pakistan for 29.5%, and Australia for 8.6%, together making up 87.7% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

The data shows irregular fluctuations, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a 1.8-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Indonesia imported citrus fruit valued at 229.0 M $ US, a 52.3% increase from 2020. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 239.7 M $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2020 with a 37.3% drop, while the most significant increase was in 2019, rising by 75.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Indonesia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Throughout 2018 to 2021, China, Pakistan, and Australia formed the core group of markets for Indonesia's citrus fruit imports in value terms. China contributed 47.2% of imports, Pakistan 25.2%, and Australia 14.3%, collectively representing 86.7% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Indonesia in value, 2018-2021