Germany: Lemon And Lime Market Overview 2021

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Germany

In 2019, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the German lemon and lime market, when its value decreased by -X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from Germany

Lemon and lime exports from Germany shrank to X tonnes in 2019, which is down by -X% compared with 2018. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2007 to 2019: its volume 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports fell dramatically to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes) and the Czech Republic (X tonnes) were the main destinations of lemon and lime exports from Germany, with a combined X% share of total exports. Denmark, Finland, Italy, Slovakia, Hungary, France, Romania, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising 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 Romania, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for lemon and lime exported from Germany were Austria ($X), Poland ($X) and Denmark ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Finland, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, France, Slovakia, Switzerland, Sweden, Hungary, Italy and Romania, which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the last twelve years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2019, purchases abroad of lemons and limes decreased by -X% to X tonnes for the first time since 2015, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2007 to 2019: its volume 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, imports increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tonnes, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports dropped notably to $X in 2019. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Spain (X tonnes) constituted the largest lemon and lime supplier to Germany, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lemon and lime imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tonnes), ninefold. South Africa (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-X% per year) and South Africa (+X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+X% per year) and South Africa (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average lemon and lime import price amounted to $X per tonne, which is down by -X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a measured increase from 2007 to 2019: its price 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 import price decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked 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 origin; the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per tonne), while the price for Turkey ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, 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), together accounting for 40% of global consumption. Argentina, the U.S., Brazil, Turkey, Italy, Iran, Syrian Arab Republic, Sudan, Egypt and Colombia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising 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. These countries were followed by Argentina, Brazil, Turkey, Spain, the U.S., South Africa, Iran, Italy, Syrian Arab Republic and Egypt, which together accounted for a further 41%.

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

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In value terms, Spain ($205M) constituted the largest supplier of lemon and lime to Germany, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy ($25M), with a 7.6% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 7.4% share.

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

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In value terms, the largest markets for lemon and lime exported from Germany were Austria ($6.7M), Poland ($4.1M) and Denmark ($3.1M), with a combined 51% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Finland, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, France, Slovakia, Switzerland, Sweden, Hungary, Italy and Romania, which together accounted for a further 45%.

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

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The average lemon and lime export price stood at $1,546 per tonne in 2019, reducing by -11% against the previous year.

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

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In 2019, the average lemon and lime import price amounted to $1,519 per tonne, dropping by -3% against the previous year.