India: Lemon And Lime Market 2024

Lemon And Lime Market Size in India

The Indian lemon and lime market totaled $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. Lemon and lime consumption peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Lemon And Lime Production in India

In value terms, lemon and lime production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Lemon and lime production peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

The average yield of lemons and limes in India was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average lemon and lime yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of lemons and limes in India reached X ha, approximately reflecting the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The lemon and lime harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from India

In 2022, approx. X tons of lemons and limes were exported from India; shrinking by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Nepal (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Bhutan (X tons) were the main destinations of lemon and lime exports from India, together comprising X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, Nepal ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Bhutan ($X) were the largest markets for lemon and lime exported from India worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Bhutan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average lemon and lime export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bhutan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Nepal ($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 Bhutan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into India

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of lemons and limes increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of lemon and lime to India, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lemon and lime imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), threefold. South Africa (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Egypt ($X) and South Africa ($X) constituted the largest lemon and lime suppliers to India, together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Egypt, 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

In 2022, the average lemon and lime import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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