Algeria: Lemon And Lime Market 2025

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian lemon and lime market was estimated at $X in 2022, growing by 2.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% 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 -2.3% against 2020 indices. Lemon and lime consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Production in Algeria

In value terms, lemon and lime production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 211%. Lemon and lime production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of lemons and limes in Algeria expanded modestly to X tons per ha, with an increase of 1.5% compared with 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average lemon and lime yield remained at a 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 Algeria shrank modestly to X ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the year before. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to lemon and lime production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of lemons and limes, when their volume increased by 49% to X tons. In general, exports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 12,144% 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. Overall, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 11,498%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for lemon and lime exports from Algeria, accounting for a 94% share of total exports. It was followed by France (X kg), with a 2.9% share of total exports. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates (X kg), with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain totaled +13.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-16.9% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+22.4% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for lemons and limes exports from Algeria, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 4.6% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 0.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain amounted to +22.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+4.3% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+13.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lemon and lime export price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 89% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Poland (+633.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2022, overseas purchases of lemons and limes decreased by -7.4% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, imports faced a dramatic descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 1,206% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports faced a precipitous descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 1,702% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) was the main supplier of lemon and lime to Algeria, accounting for a 94% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina (X tons), with a 2.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain stood at -31.4%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lemons and limes to Algeria, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a 5.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain stood at -33.4%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lemon and lime import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 38%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Argentina ($X per ton), while the price for Spain amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+3.4%).

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