Netherlands: Lemon And Lime Market Overview 2021

Lemon And Lime Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch lemon and lime market expanded notably to $X in 2020, picking up by 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 showed a mild expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. from 2019 to 2020, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

Lemon and lime exports from the Netherlands soared to X tonnes in 2020, growing by X% compared with 2019 figures. Overall, exports saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports surged to $X in 2020. In general, exports showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes) and France (X tonnes) were the main destinations of lemon and lime exports from the Netherlands, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Belgium, Spain, Sweden, Austria, Italy, the Czech Republic, Romania, Greece and Denmark, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Romania, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for lemon and lime exports from the Netherlands, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+X% per year) and Poland (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average lemon and lime export price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated temperate growth from 2007 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, lemon and lime export price increased by +X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Greece ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2020, the amount of lemons and limes imported into the Netherlands amounted to X tonnes, picking up by X% against 2019 figures. In general, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports soared to $X in 2020. Overall, imports posted a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tonnes), Brazil (X tonnes) and Argentina (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of lemon and lime imports to the Netherlands, together comprising X% of total imports. Spain, Mexico, Germany and Viet Nam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Viet Nam (+X% per year), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lemon and lime suppliers to the Netherlands were South Africa ($X), Brazil ($X) and Argentina ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Mexico, Spain, Germany and Viet Nam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X Nam (+X% per year) saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 tonne in 2020, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a mild increase from 2007 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% year-to-year. The import price peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the price for Argentina ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for lemons and limes in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of lemon and lime consumption in 2020 were India (3.6M tonnes), China (2.5M tonnes) and Mexico (2M tonnes), together accounting for 39% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Argentina, the U.S., Brazil, Turkey, Italy, Iran, Syrian Arab Republic, Colombia and Sudan, which together accounted for a further 36%.

What are the largest producers of lemons and limes in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of lemon and lime production in 2020 were India (3.6M tonnes), Mexico (2.8M tonnes) and China (2.6M tonnes), with a combined 44% share of global production. These countries were followed by Argentina, Brazil, Turkey, Spain, the U.S., South Africa, Iran, Italy, Syrian Arab Republic and Colombia, which together accounted for a further 42%.

What are the leading suppliers of lemons and limes to the Netherlands?

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In value terms, South Africa ($73M), Brazil ($66M) and Argentina ($31M) constituted the largest lemon and lime suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined 61% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Mexico, Spain, Germany and Viet Nam, which together accounted for a further 25%.

What are the leading importers of lemons and limes from the Netherlands?

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In value terms, Germany ($95M) remains the key foreign market for lemon and lime exports from the Netherlands, comprising 29% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($36M), with a 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 10% share.

What is the average export price for lemons and limes in the Netherlands?

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The average lemon and lime export price stood at $1,659 per tonne in 2020, picking up by 4.1% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for lemons and limes in the Netherlands?

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In 2020, the average lemon and lime import price amounted to $1,138 per tonne, surging by 27% against the previous year.