Azerbaijan: Lemon And Lime Market 2025

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Azerbaijan

After seven years of growth, the Azerbaijani lemon and lime market decreased by -0.6% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, showed a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Lemon And Lime Production in Azerbaijan

In value terms, lemon and lime production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -2.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 39%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of lemons and limes in Azerbaijan contracted slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, shrinking by -2.3% on 2021. In general, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 5.7%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average lemon and lime yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of lemons and limes production in Azerbaijan fell to X ha, flattening at 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 8.7%. The lemon and lime harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from Azerbaijan

In 2022, overseas shipments of lemons and limes decreased by -88.2% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a sharp setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 10,507% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a dramatic descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 15,574%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for lemon and lime exports from Azerbaijan, with a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by Qatar (X kg), with a 2.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia amounted to +2.1%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for lemons and limes exports from Azerbaijan, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Qatar ($X), with a 7.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lemon and lime export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -33.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 58% 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.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bahrain (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into Azerbaijan

Lemon and lime imports into Azerbaijan contracted rapidly to X tons in 2022, dropping by -29.1% against 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 1,706% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 1,713% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of lemon and lime to Azerbaijan, with a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, lemon and lime imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey stood at +17.7%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lemons and limes to Azerbaijan, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 19% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey stood at +29.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lemon and lime import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 59% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 95%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+15.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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