Global Lemon And Lime Market 2022

Lemon And Lime Market Size

The global lemon and lime market reduced modestly to $X in 2021, declining by -X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Lemon And Lime Production

In value terms, lemon and lime production reduced slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of lemon and lime production in 2021 were India (X tonnes), Mexico (X tonnes) and China (X tonnes), together accounting for X% of global production. Argentina, Brazil, Turkey, Spain, the United States, South Africa, Iran, Italy, Syrian Arab Republic and Sudan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of lemon and lime production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by South Africa (+X%), while lemon and lime production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The global average lemon and lime yield shrank modestly to X tonnes per ha in 2021, dropping by -X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average lemon and lime yield attained the maximum level at X tonnes per ha in 2020, and then shrank slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, approx. X ha of lemons and limes were harvested worldwide; surging by X% against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X% year-to-year. The global harvested area peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of lemon and lime production in 2021 were India (X tonnes), Mexico (X tonnes) and China (X tonnes), together accounting for X% of global production. These countries were followed by Argentina, Brazil, Turkey, Spain, the United States, South Africa, Iran, Italy, Syrian Arab Republic and Sudan, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of lemon and lime production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by South Africa (+X%), while lemon and lime production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports

For the tenth consecutive year, the global market recorded growth in shipments abroad of lemons and limes, which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. The global exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports rose to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value 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, exports increased by +X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. The global exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes) and South Africa (X tonnes) represented roughly X% of total exports of lemons and limes in 2021. Argentina (X tonnes) ranks next in terms of the total exports with an X% share, followed by the Netherlands (X%) and Turkey (X%). The following exporters - Brazil (X tonnes), the United States (X tonnes), Colombia (X tonnes) and Chile (X tonnes) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Colombia (+X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Mexico ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for X% of global exports. South Africa, Argentina, the United States, Turkey, Chile, Brazil and Colombia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X the main exporting countries, Colombia, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average lemon and lime export price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% year-to-year. The global export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per tonne), while Turkey ($X per tonne) 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 other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports

In 2021, after nine years of growth, there was decline in overseas purchases of lemons and limes, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tonnes. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient expansion 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 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tonnes, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports fell modestly to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value 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, imports increased by +X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, global imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tonnes), distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tonnes), Russia (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) represented the main importers of lemons and limes, together mixing up X% of total imports. France (X tonnes), Iraq (X tonnes), the UK (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes), Saudi Arabia (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes), Canada (X tonnes), the United Arab Emirates (X tonnes) and Romania (X tonnes) held a little share of total imports.

Imports into the United States increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Iraq (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), Saudi Arabia (+X%), Romania (+X%), Germany (+X%), Canada (+X%), the United Arab Emirates (+X%), Poland (+X%), the UK (+X%), Russia (+X%) and France (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iraq emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012-2021. Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of the United States (+X p.p.), the Netherlands (+X p.p.) and Iraq (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2012-2021, the share of Italy (-X p.p.) and Russia (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lemons and limes worldwide, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States stood at +X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average lemon and lime import price amounted to $X per tonne, stabilizing at 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 2016 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while Iraq ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform