France: Lemon And Lime Market Overview 2021

Lemon And Lime Market Size in France

The French lemon and lime market surged to $X in 2020, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Production in France

In value terms, lemon and lime production rose remarkably to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2020, the average lemon and lime yield in France was estimated at X tonnes per ha, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year. Overall, the yield posted tangible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by X% y-o-y. The lemon and lime yield peaked at X tonnes per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, the yield failed to regain the momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2020, the total area harvested in terms of lemons and limes production in France amounted to X ha, increasing by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a noticeable expansion from 2007 to 2020: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, lemon and lime harvested area increased by +X% against 2010 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when the harvested area increased by X% year-to-year. The lemon and lime harvested area peaked in 2020 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from France

In 2020, exports of lemons and limes from France expanded significantly to X tonnes, picking up by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, total exports indicated modest growth from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports surged to $X in 2020. In general, exports continue to indicate temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, exports reached the peak of $X. from 2009 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tonnes) was the main destination for lemon and lime exports from France, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, lemon and lime exports to Switzerland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tonnes), fourfold. The Netherlands (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Switzerland stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Switzerland totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+X% per year) and Belgium (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average lemon and lime export price amounted to $X per tonne, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last thirteen-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into France

In 2020, approx. X tonnes of lemons and limes were imported into France; increasing by X% compared with 2019. In general, total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports soared to $X in 2020. Overall, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Spain (X tonnes) constituted the largest lemon and lime supplier to France, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lemon and lime imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tonnes), fourfold. Italy (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Italy (+X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lemon and lime to France, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Italy (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average lemon and lime import price amounted to $X per tonne, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox 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 2020 were India (3.6M tonnes), China (2.5M tonnes) and Mexico (2M tonnes), with a combined 39% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by Argentina, the U.S., Brazil, Turkey, Italy, Iran, Syrian Arab Republic, Colombia and Sudan, which together accounted for a further 36%.

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 2020 were India (3.6M tonnes), Mexico (2.8M tonnes) and China (2.6M tonnes), together accounting for 44% of global production. Argentina, Brazil, Turkey, Spain, the U.S., South Africa, Iran, Italy, Syrian Arab Republic and Colombia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

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

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In value terms, Spain ($190M) constituted the largest supplier of lemon and lime to France, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($44M), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 5.1% share.

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

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In value terms, Switzerland ($17M) remains the key foreign market for lemon and lime exports from France, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain ($3.2M), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 5.4% share.

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

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The average lemon and lime export price stood at $1,812 per tonne in 2020, increasing by 18% against the previous year.

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

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In 2020, the average lemon and lime import price amounted to $1,597 per tonne, with an increase of 17% against the previous year.