CIS: Lemon And Lime Market 2025

Lemon And Lime Market Size in CIS

The CIS lemon and lime market amounted to $X in 2022, rising by 2.9% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Production in CIS

In value terms, lemon and lime production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 105% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Uzbekistan (X tons), Azerbaijan (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons), with a combined 99.9% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +26.4%), while production for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the production figures.

The average lemon and lime yield stood at X tons per ha in 2022, growing by 11% against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, recorded a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by 31%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield stood 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.

The lemon and lime harvested area contracted to X ha in 2022, shrinking by -10.8% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 27%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then fell in the following year.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports in CIS

Lemon and lime exports soared to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 17% against the year before. Overall, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 473% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 300% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons) and Russia (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together generating 91% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Tajikistan (X tons), committing a 4.6% share of total exports. Kazakhstan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Tajikistan (with a CAGR of +56.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the largest lemon and lime supplier in the CIS, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 27% share of total exports. It was followed by Tajikistan, with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Uzbekistan stood at +2.2%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+21.2% per year) and Tajikistan (+38.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -2.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood 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 Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Tajikistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (-1.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2022, supplies from abroad of lemons and limes decreased by -2.9% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 7.7%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports reached $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 14%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia dominates imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. 83% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Azerbaijan (X tons), constituting a 6.4% share of total imports. Belarus (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons), Moldova (X tons) and Armenia (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to lemon and lime imports into Russia stood at +1.7%. At the same time, Armenia (+19.6%), Azerbaijan (+11.7%), Kazakhstan (+5.7%), Moldova (+4.0%) and Belarus (+2.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Armenia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +19.6% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Azerbaijan increased by +3.7 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lemons and limes in the CIS, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Azerbaijan ($X), with a 5.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Belarus, with a 3.1% share.

In Russia, lemon and lime imports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Azerbaijan (+23.5% per year) and Belarus (+0.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 8.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by 13%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Moldova ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton), while Azerbaijan ($X per ton) and Kazakhstan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Azerbaijan (+10.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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