Brazil: Lemon And Lime Market 2025

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Brazil

The Brazilian lemon and lime market reached $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Production in Brazil

In value terms, lemon and lime production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average lemon and lime yield in Brazil rose slightly to X tons per ha, with an increase of 2.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 3.8% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 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 harvested area of lemons and limes in Brazil contracted modestly to X ha, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 12%. The lemon and lime harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, shipments abroad of lemons and limes increased by 6.9% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +67.8% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 30%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for lemon and lime exports from Brazil, with a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, lemon and lime exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), fivefold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands totaled +8.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+8.5% per year) and Spain (+17.9% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for lemons and limes exports from Brazil, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands amounted to +11.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+9.6% per year) and Spain (+20.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lemon and lime export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 14% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the Netherlands ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Belgium ($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 the Netherlands (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2022, imports of lemons and limes into Brazil declined dramatically to X tons, dropping by -22.2% on the previous year. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 101%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Uruguay (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of lemon and lime imports to Brazil, together accounting for 99.9% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Argentina (with a CAGR of +26.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest lemon and lime suppliers to Brazil were Uruguay ($X), Spain ($X) and Argentina ($X), together accounting for 100% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Argentina, with a CAGR of +17.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lemon and lime import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -6.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 25%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Uruguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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