World - Lemons And Limes - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Lemon and Lime Market

Lemon and lime market: discover the latest datasets featured by an Ai-driven market intelligence platform. Info cover companies, market size, trade, imports, exports, consumption, market prices, and production. Here is a breakdown by region, including the U.S., Latin America, Africa, Russia, EU, the U.K., China, and the Middle East. Market dynamics and forecast to 2030 are also provided in the reports.


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Lemon and Lime - World's Largest Markets

RatingCountry
1India
2China
3Argentina
4Mexico
5United States

In value terms, India, China and Argentina were the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2021, with a combined 35% share of the global market. Mexico, the United States, Brazil, Italy, Turkey, Sudan, Iran and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

The United States recorded the highest growth rate of market size, in terms of the main consuming countries over the period under review, while lemon and lime market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lemon And Lime Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201920202021CAGR,
2019-2021
USD per ton
Turkey727777673-3.8%
Brazil869856832-2.2%
Mexico871761865-0.3%
South Africa1045109510651.0%
Argentina113111391108-1.0%
Colombia1119125512214.5%
Spain1110137312978.1%
Chile146514471408-2.0%
Netherlands1594162016561.9%
United States1580149717073.9%
Average1049110510952.2%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the United States ($1,707 per ton), while Turkey ($673 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2019 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY201920202021CAGR,
2019-2021
USD per ton
Germany1519174416062.8%
France1365159215014.9%
Canada1208114614057.8%
Netherlands8981129120916.0%
Italy1074115811965.5%
United Kingdom1089117911492.7%
Poland1112129911260.6%
Romania986114510473.0%
United States87277310017.1%
Russia900955859-2.3%
United Arab Emirates7288207833.7%
Saudi Arabia6437467125.2%
Iraq44161453410.0%
Average1020108611013.9%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Germany ($1,606 per ton), while Iraq ($534 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2019 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Lemon and Lime - Top Importers

COUNTRY201920202021CAGR,
2019-2021
billion USD
United States0.70.70.913.6%
Netherlands0.20.30.441.2%
Germany0.30.50.49.2%
France0.20.30.36.4%
Russia0.20.20.22.7%

In value terms, the United States ($893M) constitutes the largest market for imported lemons and limes worldwide, comprising 21% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($395M), with a 9.3% share of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 9.1% share.

In the United States, lemon and lime imports expanded at an average annual rate of +13.6% over the period from 2019-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (+41.2% per year) and Germany (+9.2% per year).

Lemon and Lime - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201920202021CAGR,
2019-2021
billion USD
Spain0.8118.1%
Mexico0.70.60.7-1.3%
Netherlands0.30.40.426.5%
South Africa0.40.50.47.8%
Turkey0.30.30.35.6%

In value terms, the largest lemon and lime supplying countries worldwide were Spain ($953M), Mexico ($656M) and the Netherlands ($435M), together accounting for 50% of global exports. South Africa, Turkey, Argentina, the United States, Chile, Brazil and Colombia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

Colombia (+85.8% per year) saw 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.

Lemon and Lime - Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for lemon and lime worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2021 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Lemon and Lime - Top Companies

Dfc Holdings, LLC, Citrosuco S/A Agroindustria, Meizhou Meixian District Lixing Honey Pomelo Specialty Cooperative, LA COOPERATIVE AGRICOLE - COPAG, Mehadrin Tnuport Export L.P., PRI OR LTD, GREENMED SL, CITRUSVIL S.A., Yichang Chuangye Agricultural Development Co., Ltd., SEVEN FIELDS OPERATIONS PTY LTD, Jiangxi Yang's Fruits Co., Ltd., S.A. SAN MIGUEL A.G.I.C.I. y F., Alico, Inc., Fengjie County Qunshuhui Ecology Agriculture Development Co., Ltd., Oakley Groves, Inc., APK PROMAGRO, OOO, CITROMAX S.A.C.I., Lingchuan County Yiyun Oranges Ecology Orchard Yard (Micro Enterprise), Danjiangkou Shigu Town Zhangxiangliang Cultivating And Breeding Comprehensive Fa mily Farm, I.M.G. Enterprises, Inc.

Lemon and Lime - Product Coverage

  • HS 080550 - Fruit, edible; lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum), limes (Citrus aurantifolia , Citrus latifolia), fresh or dried

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global lemon and lime market. 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:

  • FCL 497 - Lemons and limes

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
    3. HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD BY COUNTRY
  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam
  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2023
    7. Yield, By Country, 2012-2023
    8. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    11. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    12. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    13. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Yield And Growth
    12. Exports And Growth
    13. Export Prices And Growth
    14. Market Size And Growth
    15. Per Capita Consumption
    16. Imports And Growth
    17. Import Prices
    18. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    20. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
    21. Yield, 2012–2023
    22. Production, By Country, 2023
    23. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    24. Harvested Area, By Country, 2023
    25. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2023
    26. Yield, By Country, 2012-2023
    27. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    34. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    36. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    37. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    38. Export Prices, 2012–2023
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