Ghana: Lemon And Lime Market 2024

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Ghana

The Ghanian lemon and lime market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Lemon and lime consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Production in Ghana

In value terms, lemon and lime production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Lemon and lime production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average lemon and lime yield in Ghana was estimated at X tons per ha, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average lemon and lime yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The lemon and lime harvested area in Ghana amounted to X ha in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The lemon and lime harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from Ghana

In 2022, the amount of lemons and limes exported from Ghana fell rapidly to X tons, reducing by X% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Croatia (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of lemon and lime exports from Ghana, with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, Burkina Faso, France and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Croatia ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X) were the largest markets for lemon and lime exported from Ghana worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Canada, Burkina Faso and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, France, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the average lemon and lime export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Burkina Faso ($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 the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into Ghana

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of lemons and limes decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons), Israel (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) were the main suppliers of lemon and lime imports to Ghana, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Spain, Brazil, the United States and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lemon and lime suppliers to Ghana were Israel ($X), South Africa ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Spain, Morocco, Brazil, Egypt and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the United States, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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