Based on the four graphs showing EU citrus imports, there are notable differences in import volumes for oranges, small citrus, lemons, and grapefruits between 2024 and 2025. For oranges, the EU imported 272,000 tons by February 2025, slightly below the 289,000 tons in 2024. This trend continued in March and April, with 346,000 tons and 417,000 tons in 2025, respectively, compared to 386,000 and 465,000 tons in 2024.
The small citrus category also experienced growth in imports. By February 2025, the EU imported 239,000 tons, surpassing the 213,000 tons in 2024. In March, imports reached 288,000 tons, up from 252,000 tons the previous year. This upward trend persisted into April, with 321,000 tons imported in 2025 compared to 273,000 tons in 2024. This rise indicates a growing preference for small citrus fruits among European consumers.
Lemon imports into the EU showed a different pattern, with relatively stable volumes in 2025 compared to 2024. By February 2025, the EU imported 108,000 tons, above the 85,000 tons in 2024. In March, imports remained consistent at 114,000 tons in 2025, above the 110,000 tons in 2024. However, by April, imports in 2025 were 120,000 tons, matching the previous year's volume. This stability suggests consistent demand for lemons despite market fluctuations.
Grapefruit imports into the EU, however, declined in 2025 compared to 2024. By February, the EU imported 101,000 tons, down from 114,000 tons in 2024. This decrease continued in March, with 108,000 tons in 2025 versus 125,000 tons in 2024. By April, imports reached 112,000 tons, significantly lower than the 134,000 tons in 2024. This decline may be due to shifting consumer preferences or increased competition from other citrus varieties.
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