Asia: Lemon And Lime Market 2025

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Asia

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in the Asian lemon and lime market, when its value decreased by -0.7% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Lemon And Lime Production in Asia

In value terms, lemon and lime production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 55%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were India (X tons), China (X tons) and Turkey (X tons), together comprising 84% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +6.8%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average yield of lemons and limes in Asia amounted to X tons per ha, picking up by 3% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 6.2%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the lemon and lime yield failed to regain momentum. 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 shrank to X ha in 2022, with a decrease of -3.8% compared with the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; 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 8.5% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports in Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of lemons and limes decreased by -5.2% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -6.9% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports declined to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey prevails in exports structure, reaching X tons, which was near 81% of total exports in 2022. China (X tons) took a 5.7% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Vietnam (4.6%). India (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Turkey increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Vietnam (+34.0%) and China (+12.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia, with a CAGR of +34.0% from 2012-2022. By contrast, India (-5.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Vietnam (+4.2 p.p.) and China (+2.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Turkey (-1.5 p.p.) and India (-3.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest lemon and lime supplier in Asia, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 9.5% share.

In Turkey, lemon and lime exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: China (+9.4% per year) and Vietnam (+34.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -4.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+2.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports in Asia

After ten years of growth, purchases abroad of lemons and limes decreased by -23% to X tons in 2022. Total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports reduced to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -18.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 52%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iraq (X tons), distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Japan (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) were the main importers of lemons and limes, together comprising 58% of total imports. Malaysia (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons), South Korea (X tons), the Philippines (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), Azerbaijan (X tons), Qatar (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and China (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Iraq (with a CAGR of +39.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Iraq ($X), Japan ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 47% share of total imports. South Korea, Hong Kong SAR, Malaysia, the Philippines, Kuwait, Qatar, Azerbaijan, China, Singapore and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

In terms of the main importing countries, the Philippines, with a CAGR of +51.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (+14.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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