Southern Asia: Lemon And Lime Market 2024

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian lemon and lime market was estimated at $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. The total consumption indicated strong 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Lemon And Lime Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, lemon and lime production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated resilient 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 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

India (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of lemon and lime production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. It was followed by Pakistan (X tons), with a X% share of total production.

In India, lemon and lime production increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Pakistan (X% per year) and Bangladesh (X% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of lemons and limes in Southern Asia reached X tons per ha, leveling off at the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the lemon and lime yield reached the maximum level 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 total area harvested in terms of lemons and limes production in Southern Asia reached X ha, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to lemon and lime production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, the amount of lemons and limes exported in Southern Asia shrank sharply to X tons, which is down by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum 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 fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

India prevails in exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Pakistan (X tons) and Bangladesh (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to lemon and lime exports from India stood at X%. At the same time, Bangladesh (X%) and Pakistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bangladesh emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Pakistan and Bangladesh increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest lemon and lime supplier in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bangladesh ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In India, lemon and lime exports shrank by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Bangladesh (X% per year) and Pakistan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($X per ton), while Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, the amount of lemons and limes imported in Southern Asia soared to X tons, with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

Imports by Country

Nepal was the key importer of lemons and limes in Southern Asia, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Afghanistan (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Maldives (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. India (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Nepal increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, India (X%), Afghanistan (X%) and Maldives (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Afghanistan, Maldives and India increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the largest lemon and lime importing markets in Southern Asia were Nepal ($X), Maldives ($X) and Afghanistan ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. India lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further X%.

India, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, lemon and lime import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Maldives ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Maldives (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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