Citrus Fruit Jams and Marmalades Market

The global market for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes is expected to grow with a CAGR of +2.9% from 2022 to 2030, reaching 2.4M tons and $6.1B in value by 2030. Russia leads in both consumption and production, followed by China and the United States. Imports and exports are also on the rise, with notable growth rates in certain countries like Canada and Poland. Overall, the market is showing steady growth in both volume and value terms.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +2.9% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 2.4M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +5.0% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $6.1B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes

For the third consecutive year, the global market recorded growth in consumption of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes, which increased by 4.8% to 1.9M tons in 2022. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +64.6% against 2012 indices. Global consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

The size of the market for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes worldwide shrank to $4.1B in 2022, declining by -1.7% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, the total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +5.7% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the global market reached the peak level at $4.2B in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Consumption By Country

The country with the largest volume of citrus fruit jams and marmalades consumption was Russia (742K tons), accounting for 38% of total volume. Moreover, citrus fruit jams and marmalades consumption in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, China (209K tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (90K tons), with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Russia totaled +5.7%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of consumption growth: China (+6.0% per year) and the United States (+7.4% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($1.1B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($397M). It was followed by China.

In Russia, the citrus fruit jams and marmalades market expanded at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Japan (+7.7% per year) and China (+8.2% per year).

In 2022, the highest levels of citrus fruit jams and marmalades per capita consumption was registered in Russia (5,159 kg per 1000 persons), followed by the UK (525 kg per 1000 persons), Japan (399 kg per 1000 persons) and the United States (267 kg per 1000 persons), while the world average per capita consumption of citrus fruit jams and marmalades was estimated at 248 kg per 1000 persons.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of the citrus fruit jams and marmalades per capita consumption in Russia amounted to +5.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the UK (+2.5% per year) and Japan (+6.9% per year).

Production

World Production of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes

For the third year in a row, the global market recorded growth in production of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes, which increased by 4.8% to 2M tons in 2022. Overall, the total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +63.7% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 13% against the previous year. Global production peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades production shrank to $4.1B in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +6.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 34%. Global production peaked at $4.4B in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Production By Country

The country with the largest volume of citrus fruit jams and marmalades production was Russia (743K tons), comprising approx. 38% of total volume. Moreover, citrus fruit jams and marmalades production in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, China (208K tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (89K tons), with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Russia totaled +5.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: China (+5.9% per year) and the United States (+6.7% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes

Global citrus fruit jams and marmalades imports reached 45K tons in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 51K tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of global imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades imports amounted to $124M in 2022. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 8.6%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $127M. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of global imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports By Country

The purchases of the twelve major importers of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes, namely the UK, the United States, Germany, Egypt, Canada, France, Japan, Australia, the Netherlands, Ireland, Sweden and Italy, represented more than two-thirds of total import. Spain (699 tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +11.1%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($12M), the UK ($12M) and Germany ($11M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 28% share of global imports. Egypt, Canada, Japan, France, Australia, the Netherlands, Ireland, Sweden, Italy and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Canada, with a CAGR of +9.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average import price for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes amounted to $2,771 per ton, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 10%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Japan ($3,259 per ton) and Egypt ($2,954 per ton), while Ireland ($2,341 per ton) and Sweden ($2,347 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+6.0%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes

In 2022, overseas shipments of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes increased by 1% to 49K tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 8.5% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 56K tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the global exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades exports stood at $134M in 2022. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 18%. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports By Country

Spain (5.8K tons), France (4.9K tons), the UK (4.6K tons), the United States (4.3K tons), Germany (3.4K tons), Syrian Arab Republic (2.9K tons), Italy (2.7K tons), Belgium (2K tons), New Zealand (1.9K tons), South Korea (1.7K tons), Denmark (1.6K tons) and Ireland (1.2K tons) represented roughly 76% of total exports in 2022. Poland (1.2K tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +29.8%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest citrus fruit jams and marmalades supplying countries worldwide were France ($21M), Spain ($16M) and the UK ($13M), with a combined 38% share of global exports. Syrian Arab Republic, Italy, the United States, Germany, South Korea, Belgium, New Zealand, Denmark, Ireland and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +20.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average export price for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes amounted to $2,748 per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 15% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $2,762 per ton, leveling off in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($4,324 per ton), while Poland ($1,536 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+4.5%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform