Australia: Lemon And Lime Market 2024

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Australia

The Australian lemon and lime market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, reducing by -2.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a slight contraction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Production in Australia

In value terms, lemon and lime production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 53%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average lemon and lime yield in Australia amounted to X tons per ha, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 1.6% against the previous year. The lemon and lime yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of lemons and limes in Australia declined modestly to X ha, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% 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 2016 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the lemon and lime harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, approx. X tons of lemons and limes were exported from Australia; reducing by -31.2% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 113% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 99% 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

Japan (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main destinations of lemon and lime exports from Australia, with a combined 85% share of total exports. Thailand, China, New Caledonia, Singapore and the Philippines lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9.1%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of +628.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for lemons and limes exports from Australia, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Indonesia ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea, with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Japan stood at +33.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Indonesia (+27.8% per year) and South Korea (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average lemon and lime export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -11.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Singapore ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($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 Thailand (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2022, lemon and lime imports into Australia declined markedly to X tons, which is down by -69% on the year before. Overall, imports saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 321%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 233%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of lemon and lime imports to Australia, together accounting for 99% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of +27.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Egypt ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest lemon and lime suppliers to Australia, together comprising 98% of total imports.

Egypt, with a CAGR of +23.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average lemon and lime import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -2.7% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, lemon and lime import price increased by +28.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 50%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($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 United States (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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