Global Lemon And Lime Market Overview

The global lemon and lime market revenue amounted to $ in 2018, picking up by % 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). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when the market value increased by % year-to-year. Over the period under review, the global lemon and lime market attained its maximum level in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lemon and lime production amounted to $ in 2018 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when production volume increased by % year-to-year. The global lemon and lime production peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

The countries with the highest volumes of lemon and lime production in 2018 were India ( tonnes), Mexico ( tonnes) and China ( tonnes), with a combined % share of global production. These countries were followed by Argentina, Brazil, Turkey, Spain, the U.S., Iran, Italy and Egypt, which together accounted for a further %.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of lemon and lime production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Spain, while lemon and lime production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Global average lemon and lime yield totaled tonne per ha in 2018, declining by -% against the previous year. Overall, the lemon and lime yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of % y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average lemon and lime yield hit record highs at tonne per ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, 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.

Global lemon and lime harvested area amounted to ha in 2018, surging by % against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when harvested area increased by % year-to-year. In that year, the global lemon and lime harvested area attained its peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In 2018, the global consumption of lemons and limes totaled tonnes, picking up by % against the previous year. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of % against the previous year. In that year, the global lemon and lime consumption reached its peak volume and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

The global lemon and lime market revenue amounted to $ in 2018, jumping by % 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). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of % year-to-year. The global lemon and lime consumption peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the in years to come.

The countries with the highest volumes of lemon and lime consumption in 2018 were India ( tonnes), China ( tonnes) and Mexico ( tonnes), with a combined % share of global consumption. These countries were followed by Argentina, the U.S., Brazil, Turkey, Spain, Iran, Italy and Egypt, which together accounted for a further %.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of lemon and lime consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by Spain, while lemon and lime consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($), Argentina ($) and India ($) were the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2018, together accounting for % of the global market. These countries were followed by Mexico, Brazil, the U.S., Spain, Italy, Turkey, Egypt and Iran, which together accounted for a further %.

Spain recorded the highest growth rate of market size, among the main consuming countries over the period under review, while lemon and lime market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2018, the highest levels of lemon and lime per capita consumption was registered in Argentina ( kg per person), followed by Mexico ( kg per person), Spain ( kg per person) and Italy ( kg per person), while the world average per capita consumption of lemon and lime was estimated at kg per person.

In Argentina, lemon and lime per capita consumption increased at an average annual rate of +% over the period from 2007-2018. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mexico (+% per year) and Spain (+% per year).

Driven by increasing demand for lemon and lime worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +% for the period from 2018 to , which is projected to bring the market volume to tonnes by the end of .