Tanzania: Lemon And Lime Market 2024

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Tanzania

The Tanzanian lemon and lime market fell slightly to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a slight 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Production in Tanzania

In value terms, lemon and lime production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of lemons and limes in Tanzania contracted slightly to X tons per ha, remaining constant against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average lemon and lime yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The lemon and lime harvested area in Tanzania stood at X ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the year before. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the lemon and lime harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from Tanzania

In 2022, overseas shipments of lemons and limes decreased by X% to X kg, falling for the fifth consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a slight curtailment. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Comoros (X kg) was the main destination for lemon and lime exports from Tanzania, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, lemon and lime exports to Comoros exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X kg), eightfold. The Czech Republic (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Comoros stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X.0% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

In value terms, Comoros ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for lemons and limes exports from Tanzania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Comoros stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X.0% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average lemon and lime export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a resilient expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Comoros (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, approx. X tons of lemons and limes were imported into Tanzania; with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, imports, however, posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kenya (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of lemon and lime to Tanzania, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lemon and lime imports from Kenya exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Kenya amounted to X%.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lemons and limes to Tanzania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kenya ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Africa stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average lemon and lime import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a measured expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Kenya totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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