China: Lemon And Lime Market 2022

Lemon And Lime Market Size in China

In 2021, the Chinese lemon and lime market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Lemon and lime consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Production in China

In value terms, lemon and lime production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export prices. In general, the total production indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Lemon and lime production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of lemons and limes in China shrank to X tonnes per ha in 2021, dropping by -X% compared with 2020. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tonnes per ha. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the average lemon and lime 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 2021, the total area harvested in terms of lemons and limes production in China expanded significantly to X ha, surging by X% compared with the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to lemon and lime production attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from China

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of lemons and limes, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tonnes. In general, exports, however, posted resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. The exports peaked at X tonnes in 2020, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports reduced notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Philippines (X tonnes) was the main destination for lemon and lime exports from China, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, lemon and lime exports to the Philippines exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Malaysia (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Philippines amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+X% per year) and Malaysia (+X% per year).

In value terms, the Philippines ($X) remains the key foreign market for lemon and lime exports from China, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Malaysia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Philippines amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (+X% per year) and Indonesia (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average lemon and lime export price amounted to $X per tonne, which is down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into China

In 2021, supplies from abroad of lemons and limes increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tonnes. From 2015 to 2021, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tonnes), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tonnes) and Spain (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of lemon and lime imports to China, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by the United States, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by New Zealand (+X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lemon and lime suppliers to China were Egypt ($X), Spain ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Egypt, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average lemon and lime import price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per tonne), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform