Prepared citrus fruit trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in prepared citrus fruit was worth $831.4 million in 2024, about 521.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 1% since 2017, and down 0% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $831.4M | 521.3K t |
| 2023 | $832.4M | 481.0K t |
| 2022 | $985.4M | 577.5K t |
| 2021 | $845.8M | 537.2K t |
| 2020 | $816.7M | 546.3K t |
| 2019 | $800.7M | 548.0K t |
| 2018 | $880.8M | 607.5K t |
| 2017 | $840.7M | 612.0K t |
Top prepared citrus fruit exporting countries
Exports are led by China (42%), Spain (9%) and Mexico (8%). 106 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 59%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $348.6M | 42% |
| Spain | $72.2M | 8.7% |
| Mexico | $69.5M | 8.4% |
| Brazil | $66.9M | 8.1% |
| South Korea | $46.7M | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $44.1M | 5.3% |
| United States | $19.0M | 2.3% |
| Peru | $18.3M | 2.2% |
| France | $14.8M | 1.8% |
| Costa Rica | $13.7M | 1.7% |
| Argentina | $12.9M | 1.6% |
| Thailand | $12.1M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (37%), China (11%) and Japan (10%). 184 countries imported it, and the top three take 58% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $307.2M | 37% |
| China | $92.8M | 11% |
| Japan | $84.8M | 10% |
| Germany | $53.5M | 6.4% |
| United Kingdom | $35.3M | 4.2% |
| Canada | $26.6M | 3.2% |
| Indonesia | $25.8M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $22.2M | 2.7% |
| France | $19.9M | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $10.7M | 1.3% |
| Thailand | $9.3M | 1.1% |
| Spain | $8.7M | 1.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.59 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $2.85 per kg and Brazil $1.16 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2008.30: Fruit: citrus, prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit. HS 2008 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most prepared citrus fruit?
China exported $348.6 million in 2024, 42% of the world total, followed by Spain (9%) and Mexico (8%). In all, 106 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most prepared citrus fruit?
The United States imported $307.2 million in 2024, 37% of world imports, ahead of China (11%) and Japan (10%). The top three importers together take 58%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in prepared citrus fruit?
It was worth $831.4 million in 2024, about 521.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 1% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $985.4 million. 106 countries reported exports and 184 reported imports.
What is the average price of prepared citrus fruit per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.59 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $2.85 per kg and Brazil $1.16 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for prepared citrus fruit?
The HS code for prepared citrus fruit is subheading 2008.30, in chapter 20 (preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 2008 page.
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