Argentina: Lemon And Lime Market 2025

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian lemon and lime market fell to $X in 2022, reducing by -11.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Production in Argentina

In value terms, lemon and lime production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of lemons and limes in Argentina fell modestly to X tons per ha, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 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 Argentina fell to X ha in 2022, declining by -7.7% on the previous year. In general, the harvested area recorded a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 70% against the previous year. The lemon and lime harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from Argentina

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of lemons and limes decreased by -0.5% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 51%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 71%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Russia (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of lemon and lime exports from Argentina, together accounting for 55% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +61.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Russia ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest markets for lemon and lime exported from Argentina worldwide, together accounting for 55% of total exports.

The United States, with a CAGR of +43.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average lemon and lime export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -4.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 33% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were France ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($X per ton) and Greece ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (-1.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, approx. X tons of lemons and limes were imported into Argentina; reducing by -10.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 2,557% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 2,879% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) was the main lemon and lime supplier to Argentina, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil stood at +178.6%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lemons and limes to Argentina.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil amounted to +158.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The average lemon and lime import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -8.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 20%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Brazil.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Uruguay amounted to +12.5% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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