EU Market
EU citrus production is concentrated in the Mediterranean region. Spain and Italy represent the leading EU citrus producers, followed by Greece, Portugal, and Cyprus. For Marketing Year (MY) 2021/22 (October/September), overall citrus production is expected to decline by 5% compared to the previous season, due to unfavorable weather conditions prevailing in most EU citrus-producing regions.
Export Trends
In MY 2021/22, EU fresh citrus exports are expected to decline due to problems with export logistics, namely shortage of container and freight costs. Additionally, the lower available domestic citrus supply limits exportable amounts, while imports are expected to increase to cover for the production gap.