Cote d'Ivoire: Lemon And Lime Market 2025

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Cote d'Ivoire

The Cote d'Ivoire's lemon and lime market rose markedly to $X in 2022, increasing by 6.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Production in Cote d'Ivoire

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 tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% 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 -3.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 37%. Lemon and lime production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of lemons and limes in Cote d'Ivoire was estimated at less than X kg per ha, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield showed 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.

In 2022, the harvested area of lemons and limes in Cote d'Ivoire stood at less than X ha, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from Cote d'Ivoire

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of lemons and limes, when their volume increased by 13% to X tons. Overall, exports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 1,794% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 1,613%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for lemon and lime exports from Cote d'Ivoire, accounting for a 77% share of total exports. Moreover, lemon and lime exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mali (X kg), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain stood at +29.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mali (+15.6% per year) and Poland (+44.4% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for lemons and limes exports from Cote d'Ivoire, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mali ($X), with a 20% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain stood at +22.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mali (+22.1% per year) and Poland (+44.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lemon and lime export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -7.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 119%. 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.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mali ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Mali (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into Cote d'Ivoire

In 2022, approx. X tons of lemons and limes were imported into Cote d'Ivoire; with an increase of 26% compared with 2021. In general, imports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 76% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 97%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Morocco (X tons), Mali (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) were the main suppliers of lemon and lime imports to Cote d'Ivoire, together accounting for 74% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mali (with a CAGR of +145.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), South Africa ($X) and Morocco ($X) appeared to be the largest lemon and lime suppliers to Cote d'Ivoire, with a combined 57% share of total imports. Argentina, Belgium, Egypt, Turkey and Mali lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Mali, with a CAGR of +63.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lemon and lime import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -15.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 16%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Argentina ($X per ton), while the price for Mali ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Senegal (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform