China: Lemon And Lime Market Overview 2021

Lemon And Lime Market Size in China

For the third year in a row, the Chinese lemon and lime market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2019. Overall, the total consumption indicated slight growth from 2007 to 2019: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2011 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2019, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Production in China

In value terms, lemon and lime production skyrocketed to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a slight increase from 2007 to 2019: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, production increased by +X% against 2011 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2019.

In 2019, the average lemon and lime yield in China reduced modestly to X tonnes per ha, approximately equating the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The lemon and lime yield peaked at X tonnes per ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2019, the total area harvested in terms of lemons and limes production in China expanded remarkably to X ha, increasing by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, the total harvested area indicated strong growth from 2007 to 2019: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, lemon and lime harvested area increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The lemon and lime harvested area peaked at X ha in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from China

Lemon and lime exports from China fell sharply to X tonnes in 2019, waning by -X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tonnes, and then dropped notably in the following year.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports shrank to $X in 2019. Overall, exports, however, posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2018, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tonnes), the Philippines (X tonnes) and Indonesia (X tonnes) were the main destinations of lemon and lime exports from China, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Malaysia, Kazakhstan, Thailand and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Kazakhstan (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X), the Philippines ($X) and Russia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for lemon and lime exported from China worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Malaysia, Thailand, Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X (+X% per year) saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average lemon and lime export price amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated noticeable growth from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, lemon and lime export price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the maximum in 2019 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Russia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into China

In 2019, supplies from abroad of lemons and limes was finally on the rise to reach X tonnes after four years of decline. In general, imports posted buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tonnes. From 2015 to 2019, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports showed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2019, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tonnes), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tonnes) and New Zealand (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of lemon and lime imports to China, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Australia, the U.S. and Viet Nam, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Australia (+X% per year), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lemon and lime to China, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by New Zealand, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from Hong Kong SAR amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+X% per year) and New Zealand (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average lemon and lime import price amounted to $X per tonne, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a buoyant expansion. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per tonne), while the price for Australia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for lemons and limes in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of lemon and lime consumption in 2019 were India (3.5M tonnes), China (2.7M tonnes) and Mexico (1.9M tonnes), with a combined 40% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by Argentina, the U.S., Brazil, Turkey, Italy, Iran, Syrian Arab Republic, Sudan, Egypt and Colombia, which together accounted for a further 37%.

What are the largest producers of lemons and limes in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of lemon and lime production in 2019 were India (3.5M tonnes), Mexico (2.7M tonnes) and China (2.7M tonnes), with a combined 44% share of global production. Argentina, Brazil, Turkey, Spain, the U.S., South Africa, Iran, Italy, Syrian Arab Republic and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

What are the leading suppliers of lemons and limes to China?

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In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($15M) constituted the largest supplier of lemon and lime to China, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Taiwan (Chinese) ($5.4M), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by New Zealand, with a 10% share.

What are the leading importers of lemons and limes from China?

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In value terms, Indonesia ($11M), the Philippines ($9.1M) and Russia ($8.1M) appeared to be the largest markets for lemon and lime exported from China worldwide, together comprising 78% of total exports. Malaysia, Thailand, Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

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

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In 2019, the average lemon and lime export price amounted to $1,272 per tonne, rising by 12% against the previous year.

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

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The average lemon and lime import price stood at $1,956 per tonne in 2019, rising by 48% against the previous year.