Citrus fruit market in Montenegro

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for citrus fruit in Montenegro fluctuated between 36 582 t and 37 992 t from 2018 to 2023, showing a slight overall increase. The market grew in 2019, supported by a 4.7% surge in global citrus consumption that year, which bolstered demand. After a dip in 2020, the volume recovered in 2021, coinciding with the global citrus market reaching a peak value of $155.1 billion.

Market expansion continued into 2023, when worldwide citrus fruit consumption hit 171 million tons, providing a favorable backdrop for import-dependent markets like Montenegro. By 2024, global citrus exports had declined for the third consecutive year, falling 4% to 15 million tons, tightening international supply conditions.

Production citrus fruit in Montenegro

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Top producers of citrus fruit, 2017-2020

World map of production of citrus fruit, 2017-2020

Citrus fruit production in Montenegro declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 25 667 tonnes, marking a 1.1% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 8.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.8%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 26 155 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 10.8%.

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

Exports citrus fruit from Montenegro

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Export volumes showed significant volatility during this period. The lowest point was in 2017, while exports peaked in 2018, creating a 23-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Montenegro exported 93 tonnes of citrus fruit, representing a sharp 107.5% increase compared to 2019. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 463 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 90.4% drop, while the most substantial increase was in 2018 at 2 156.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia was the primary destination for Montenegro's citrus fruit exports, accounting for 58.4% of total export volume. Italy followed with 4.4%, and Bosnia and Herzegovina with 3.8%. Together, these three countries represented 66.5% of Montenegro's citrus fruit exports during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values followed an unstable pattern throughout the timeframe. The lowest point was in 2019, while exports reached their peak in 2018, showing a 13.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, citrus fruit exports from Montenegro were valued at 38 thousand US dollars, reflecting a steep 129.7% increase compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 16 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2018 at 228 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 92.8% decrease, and the most significant increase was in 2018 at 906.2%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Serbia remained the leading market for Montenegro's citrus fruit exports in value terms, representing 52.9% of total export value. Italy accounted for 15.0%, and Bosnia and Herzegovina for 7.8%. Collectively, these three partners represented 75.7% of Montenegro's citrus fruit export value during these years.

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

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

Imports citrus fruit to Montenegro

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Following two years of growth, Montenegro's citrus fruit imports declined. In 2020, imports totaled 11 008 tonnes, representing a 6.0% decrease compared to 2019. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 11 708 tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 6.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Montenegro in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Greece was the dominant source of Montenegro's citrus fruit imports, accounting for 36.8% of total import volume. Turkey followed with 24.3%, and Egypt with 11.7%. Together, these three countries supplied 72.8% of Montenegro's citrus fruit imports during this period.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, Montenegro's citrus fruit imports increased in value. In 2020, imports reached 8 305 thousand US dollars, up 7.4% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import values grew by 2.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 7 731 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual decline of 4.1%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Greece remained the primary source of Montenegro's citrus fruit imports in value terms, accounting for 27.1% of total import value. Turkey followed with 24.9%, and Argentina with 13.1%. Together, these three countries represented 65.1% of Montenegro's citrus fruit import value during these years.

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

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