Ireland: Lemon And Lime Market 2024

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Ireland

The Irish lemon and lime market was estimated at $X in 2022, with an increase of 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). The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Lemon and lime consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, approx. X tons of lemons and limes were exported from Ireland; dropping by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for lemon and lime exports from Ireland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, lemon and lime exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for lemons and limes exports from Ireland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

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. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 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 foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 a decline.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into Ireland

Lemon and lime imports into Ireland stood at X tons in 2022, picking up by X% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume 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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports totaled $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a strong 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, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of lemon and lime imports to Ireland, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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 Ireland were Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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