Germany: Lemon and Lime Market Overview 2021

Lemon and Lime Market Size in Germany

The German lemon and lime market surged to $X in 2020, jumping by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2020 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Lemon and Lime Exports

Exports from Germany

Lemon and lime exports from Germany soared to X tonnes in 2020, rising by X% on the year before. Overall, total exports indicated resilient growth 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports surged to $X in 2020. in general, total exports indicated strong growth from 2007 to 2020: its value 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes) and Austria (X tonnes) were the main destinations of lemon and lime exports from Germany, with a combined X% share of total exports. Denmark, the Czech Republic, Finland, Romania, Slovakia, France, Italy and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Romania, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for lemon and lime exported from Germany were the Netherlands ($X), Austria ($X) and Poland ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Denmark, Finland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Switzerland, France, Romania and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X terms of the main countries of destination, Romania saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average lemon and lime export price amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices reached the maximum at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. in 2020, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Switzerland, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lemon and Lime Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2020, approx. X tonnes of lemons and limes were imported into Germany; with an increase of X% on the year before. in general, total imports indicated pronounced growth 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 was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tonnes. from 2019 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports skyrocketed to $X in 2020. Overall, imports posted buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Spain (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of lemon and lime to Germany, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lemon and lime imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tonnes), tenfold. 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 amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+X% per year) and Italy (-X% per year).

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

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

Import Prices by Country

The average lemon and lime import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, rising by X% against the previous year. in general, import price indicated a temperate increase from 2007 to 2020: its price 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs 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 the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the price for Turkey ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, 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 Platform