Global Lemon And Lime Market
Market Overview
The global lemon and lime market amounted to $
in
, with an increase of
% 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). Overall, the total consumption indicated perceptible growth from 2007 to
: its value increased at an average annual rate of +
% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on
figures, consumption increased by +
% against 2010 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of
% y-o-y. Global consumption peaked in
and is expected to retain growth in the near future.
In value terms, lemon and lime production stood at $
in
estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a strong expansion from 2007 to
: its value increased at an average annual rate of +
% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on
figures, production decreased by -
% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of
% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $
in 2018; however, from 2019 to
, production remained at a lower figure.
The countries with the highest volumes of lemon and lime production in
were India (
tonnes), Mexico (
tonnes) and China (
tonnes), together accounting for
% of global production. These countries were followed by Argentina, Brazil, Turkey, Spain, United States, South Africa, Iran, Italy and Sudan, which together accounted for a further
%.
From 2007 to
, the most notable rate of growth in terms of lemon and lime production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by South Africa, while lemon and lime production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In
, the global average lemon and lime yield expanded to
tonnes per ha, with an increase of
% against the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of
% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average lemon and lime yield reached the peak level in
and is likely to see steady growth in years to come. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.
In
, the global lemon and lime harvested area rose to
ha, picking up by
% against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +
% over the period from 2007 to
; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the harvested area increased by
% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to lemon and lime production reached the maximum in
and is expected to retain growth in years to come.









In value terms, lemon and lime production stood at $









The countries with the highest volumes of lemon and lime production in






From 2007 to

In





In







Consumption
For the eighth consecutive year, the global market recorded growth in consumption of lemons and limes, which increased by
% to
tonnes in
. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +
% from 2007 to
; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of
% y-o-y. Over the period under review, global consumption attained the maximum volume in
and is likely to continue growth in the near future.
The global lemon and lime market value expanded to $
in
, with an increase of
% 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). Overall, the total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2007 to
: its value increased at an average annual rate of +
% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on
figures, consumption increased by +
% against 2010 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when the market value increased by
% against the previous year. Global consumption peaked in
and is expected to retain growth in the near future.







The global lemon and lime market value expanded to $









Consumption By Country
The countries with the highest volumes of lemon and lime consumption in
were India (
tonnes), China (
tonnes) and Mexico (
tonnes), together accounting for
% of global consumption. United States, Argentina, Brazil, Turkey, Italy, Iran, Spain, Sudan and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further
%.
From 2007 to
, 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, the largest lemon and lime markets worldwide were China ($
), India ($
) and Mexico ($
), with a combined
% share of the global market. Argentina, Brazil, United States, Italy, Turkey, Spain, Iran, Sudan and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further
%.
In terms of the main consuming countries, Spain recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size, over the period under review, while lemon and lime market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
The countries with the highest levels of lemon and lime per capita consumption in
were Argentina (
kg per person), Syrian Arab Republic (
kg per person) and Mexico (
kg per person).
From 2007 to
, the biggest increases were in Spain, while lemon and lime per capita consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.






From 2007 to

In value terms, the largest lemon and lime markets worldwide were China ($





In terms of the main consuming countries, Spain recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size, over the period under review, while lemon and lime market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
The countries with the highest levels of lemon and lime per capita consumption in




From 2007 to

Market Forecast
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
to
, which is projected to bring the market volume to
tonnes by the end of
.





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