Netherlands: Lemon And Lime Market 2022

Lemon And Lime Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch lemon and lime market surged to $X in 2021, 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). Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

For the third consecutive year, the Netherlands recorded growth in overseas shipments of lemons and limes, which increased by X% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports rose significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of lemon and lime exports from the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, 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, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest markets for lemon and lime exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, France, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average lemon and lime export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices to Germany ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, the amount of lemons and limes imported into the Netherlands rose sharply to X tons, increasing by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, total imports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports amounted to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) were the main suppliers of lemon and lime imports to the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total imports. Spain, Mexico, Uruguay and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Vietnam (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 the Netherlands were Brazil ($X), South Africa ($X) and Argentina ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Spain, Mexico, Vietnam and Uruguay lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2021, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, lemon and lime import price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform