Central Asia: Lemon And Lime Market Overview 2020

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian lemon and lime market reached $X in 2019, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2019, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Production in Central Asia

In value terms, lemon and lime production expanded sharply to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, production failed to regain the momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of lemon and lime production in 2019 were Uzbekistan (X tonnes), Tajikistan (X tonnes) and Kyrgyzstan (X tonnes), together comprising X% of total production.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of lemon and lime production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Uzbekistan, while lemon and lime production for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the production figures.

In 2019, the average lemon and lime yield in Central Asia surged to X tonnes per ha, picking up by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a buoyant increase. As a result, the yield reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The lemon and lime harvested area declined slightly to X ha in 2019, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2018 figures. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, the harvested area failed to regain the momentum.

Production By Country in Central Asia

The countries with the highest volumes of lemon and lime production in 2019 were Uzbekistan (X tonnes) and Tajikistan (X tonnes), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Uzbekistan.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2019, approx. X tonnes of lemons and limes were exported in Central Asia; picking up by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports soared to $X in 2019. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2019 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan prevails in lemon and lime exports structure, resulting at X tonnes, which was near X% of total exports in 2019. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tonnes), creating an X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, average annual rates of growth with regard to lemon and lime exports from Uzbekistan stood at +X%. At the same time, Kazakhstan (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kazakhstan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2019. From 2007 to 2019, the share of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan increased by +X% and +X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the largest lemon and lime supplier in Central Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Kazakhstan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value in Uzbekistan totaled +X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the lemon and lime export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, export prices attained the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per tonne), while Kazakhstan totaled $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2019, purchases abroad of lemons and limes increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan was the largest importing country with an import of about X tonnes, which reached X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tonnes), generating a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Mongolia (X tonnes) and Uzbekistan (X tonnes) - together made up X% of total imports.

Kazakhstan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of lemons and limes. At the same time, Mongolia (+X%) and Kyrgyzstan (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mongolia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2019. By contrast, Uzbekistan (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Kyrgyzstan (+X p.p.) and Mongolia (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2019, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lemons and limes in Central Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mongolia, with a X% share.

In Kazakhstan, lemon and lime imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2007-2019. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kyrgyzstan (+X% per year) and Mongolia (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the lemon and lime import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per tonne, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per tonne), while Uzbekistan ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for lemons and limes in Central Asia?

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The countries with the highest volumes of lemon and lime consumption in 2019 were Kazakhstan (5.9K tonnes), Tajikistan (4K tonnes) and Kyrgyzstan (1K tonnes), with a combined 90% share of total consumption. Uzbekistan and Mongolia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.1%.

What are the largest producers of lemons and limes in Central Asia?

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The countries with the highest volumes of lemon and lime production in 2019 were Uzbekistan (6.6K tonnes) and Tajikistan (4.1K tonnes), with a combined 100% share of total production.

What are the leading suppliers of lemons and limes in Central Asia?

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In value terms, Uzbekistan ($13M) remains the largest lemon and lime supplier in Central Asia, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Kazakhstan ($172K), with a 1.3% share of total exports.

What are the leading importers of lemons and limes in Central Asia?

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In value terms, Kazakhstan ($5.5M) constitutes the largest market for imported lemons and limes in Central Asia, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Kyrgyzstan ($823K), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Mongolia, with a 3.4% share.

What is the average export price for lemons and limes in Central Asia?

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The lemon and lime export price in Central Asia stood at $2,072 per tonne in 2019, picking up by 57% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for lemons and limes in Central Asia?

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In 2019, the lemon and lime import price in Central Asia amounted to $830 per tonne, surging by 19% against the previous year.