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Cameroon: Lemon And Lime Market 2025

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Cameroon

The Cameroonian lemon and lime market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. Lemon and lime consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Production in Cameroon

In value terms, lemon and lime production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 4.9% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of lemons and limes in Cameroon was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 Cameroon was estimated at less than X ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, overseas shipments of lemons and limes decreased by -6.8% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 4,111%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 1,660%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Gabon (X tons) was the main destination for lemon and lime exports from Cameroon, with a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Gabon stood at +46.2%.

In value terms, Gabon ($X) also remains the key foreign market for lemons and limes exports from Cameroon.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Gabon amounted to +41.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The average lemon and lime export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 4.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, faced a abrupt downturn. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Gabon.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Gabon amounted to -3.2% per year.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into Cameroon

After six years of growth, overseas purchases of lemons and limes decreased by -2.4% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 3,566%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports expanded to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 3,515%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest lemon and lime supplier to Cameroon, accounting for a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, lemon and lime imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Morocco (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by South Africa (X kg), with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at +73.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (+57.0% per year) and South Africa (+28.1% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lemons and limes to Cameroon, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Morocco ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain stood at +62.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (+128.2% per year) and France (+19.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lemon and lime import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 5.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+45.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lemon and lime market in Cameroon. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 497 - Lemons and limes

Country coverage:

Cameroon

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Cameroon
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024