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View PricingPrice of Lemons and Limes Decreases by 3% in South Africa, Averaging $621 per Ton
South Africa Lemon And Lime Export Price in June 2023
In June 2023, the lemon and lime price stood at $621 per ton (FOB, South Africa), shrinking by -2.7% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 when the average export price increased by 123% against the previous month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $791 per ton. From February 2023 to June 2023, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was the UK ($688 per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($587 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
| COUNTRY | Export Price of Lemon And Lime in South Africa (USD per ton) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | |
| United Kingdom | 680 | 658 | 652 | 614 | 657 | 412 | N/A | N/A | 711 | 673 | 753 | 665 | 688 |
| Netherlands | 737 | 612 | 583 | 553 | 843 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 622 | 713 | 696 | 654 |
| Italy | 659 | 586 | 615 | 684 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 710 | 655 | 587 |
| Average | 693 | 627 | 589 | 558 | 586 | 502 | 355 | 791 | 723 | 637 | 664 | 639 | 621 |
South Africa Lemon And Lime Exports
In June 2023, shipments abroad of lemons and limes decreased by -15.1% to 105K tons for the first time since December 2022, thus ending a five-month rising trend. Overall, exports showed a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2023 when exports increased by 498% month-to-month.
In value terms, lemon and lime exports declined dramatically to $65M (IndexBox estimates) in June 2023. In general, exports continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in January 2023 with an increase of 514% m-o-m.
South Africa Lemon And Lime Exports by Country
The Netherlands (29K tons) was the main destination for lemon and lime exports from South Africa, with a 28% share of total exports. Moreover, lemon and lime exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (8.4K tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Portugal (8.1K tons), with a 7.7% share.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume to the Netherlands was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-0.4% per month) and Portugal (-3.5% per month).
In value terms, the Netherlands ($19M) remains the key foreign market for lemon and lime exports from South Africa, comprising 29% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Portugal ($5.6M), with an 8.6% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with an 8.4% share.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands amounted to -1.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Portugal (-3.1% per month) and the UK (-2.7% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lemon and lime market in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
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Data coverage:
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Yield And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Area Harvested, 2012–2023
- Yield, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
