Africa: Lemon And Lime Market 2024

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Africa

The African lemon and lime market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Production in Africa

In value terms, lemon and lime production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were South Africa (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Sudan (X tons), together comprising X% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Africa (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average yield of lemons and limes in Africa was estimated at X tons per ha, remaining stable against the year before. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of lemons and limes production in Africa reached X ha, surging by X% compared with 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to lemon and lime production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports in Africa

For the fourth consecutive year, Africa recorded growth in shipments abroad of lemons and limes, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), creating a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Somalia (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons) - each resulted at a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to lemon and lime exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Zimbabwe (X%), Egypt (X%) and Somalia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zimbabwe emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of South Africa and Egypt increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest lemon and lime supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Somalia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Egypt (X% per year) and Somalia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Egypt ($X per ton), while Zimbabwe ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, lemon and lime imports in Africa contracted remarkably to X tons, reducing by X% on 2021 figures. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of lemon and lime imports in 2022 were Mauritius (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Rwanda (X tons) and Djibouti (X tons), together amounting to X% of total import. Angola (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Cabo Verde (X tons) and Namibia (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. Nigeria (X tons), Mali (X tons), Somalia (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Zambia (X tons) and Kenya (X 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 Somalia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lemon and lime importing markets in Africa were Mauritius ($X), Cabo Verde ($X) and Rwanda ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Namibia, Kenya, Angola, Nigeria, Somalia, Botswana, Djibouti, South Africa, Zambia and Mali lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Somalia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Cabo Verde ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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