EU: Frozen Fruit Market 2024

Frozen Fruit Market Size in the EU

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was decline in the EU frozen fruit market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Frozen Fruit Production in the EU

In value terms, frozen fruit production expanded markedly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Frozen Fruit Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2023, shipments abroad of frozen fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen fruit exports fell to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland represented the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which reached X% of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. Greece (X tons), Italy (X tons), Lithuania (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

Poland experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of frozen fruits. At the same time, Greece (X%), Germany (X%), Lithuania (X%) and Belgium (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Greece emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Sweden, the Netherlands and Spain experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Austria (X%) and Italy (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Italy increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest frozen fruit supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

In Poland, frozen fruit exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Fruit Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2023, supplies from abroad of frozen fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after seven years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen fruit imports fell to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the key importers of frozen fruits, together committing X% of total imports. The following importers - Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons), Sweden (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest frozen fruit importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Belgium, Poland, Austria, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Slovenia, the Czech Republic and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Slovenia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform