South Africa: Lemon And Lime Market 2024

Lemon And Lime Market Size in South Africa

The South African lemon and lime market reduced rapidly to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Production in South Africa

In value terms, lemon and lime production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Lemon and lime production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of lemons and limes in South Africa 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 relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average lemon and lime yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of lemons and limes were harvested in South Africa; picking up by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to lemon and lime production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from South Africa

For the sixth year in a row, South Africa recorded growth in overseas shipments of lemons and limes, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of lemon and lime exports from South Africa, with a combined X% share of total exports. Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Iraq, Italy, Hong Kong SAR, Malaysia, China and Kuwait lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for lemons and limes exports from South Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with an X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average lemon and lime export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iraq ($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 Portugal (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of lemons and limes decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Swaziland (X tons) was the main supplier of lemon and lime to South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lemon and lime imports from Swaziland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), more than tenfold. Brazil (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Swaziland amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

In value terms, Swaziland ($X), Spain ($X) and Brazil ($X) constituted the largest lemon and lime suppliers to South Africa, together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Swaziland, 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 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Swaziland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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