Germany: Lemon And Lime Market 2023

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Germany

The German lemon and lime market declined to $X in 2022, which is down by -7% 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). In general, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -17.5% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, the amount of lemons and limes exported from Germany reduced to X tons, declining by -12.5% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a modest expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 29%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports declined to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 38% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Austria (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of lemon and lime exports from Germany, with a combined 58% share of total exports. The Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Slovakia, France, Switzerland, Sweden, Romania, Italy and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of +10.5%), while 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 the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 55% share of total exports. Denmark, the Czech Republic, Finland, Slovakia, Switzerland, Sweden, France, Spain, Italy and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 40%.

Finland, with a CAGR of +11.7%, 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 2022, the average lemon and lime export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sweden (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, supplies from abroad of lemons and limes decreased by -11.2% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after six years of growth. Overall, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -16.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -17.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 40%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of lemon and lime to Germany, accounting for a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, lemon and lime imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), sixfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain amounted to +4.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+17.5% per year) and Italy (+0.6% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lemons and limes to Germany, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with an 8.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain stood at +6.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+16.7% per year) and Italy (+3.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lemon and lime import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 6.6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 24%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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