Dominican Republic: Lemon And Lime Market 2025

Lemon And Lime Market Size in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican lemon and lime market reached $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period 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 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Lemon And Lime Production in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, lemon and lime production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average lemon and lime yield in the Dominican Republic fell slightly to X tons per ha, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the yield increased by 14% against the previous year. The lemon and lime yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of lemons and limes were harvested in the Dominican Republic; waning by -2.5% against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 193%. The lemon and lime harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

Lemon and lime exports from the Dominican Republic fell sharply to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -20.9% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 124% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 86%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Haiti (X tons) and Curacao (X tons) were the main destinations of lemon and lime exports from the Dominican Republic, together comprising 90% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Curacao (with a CAGR of +37.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Haiti ($X) and Curacao ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for lemon and lime exported from the Dominican Republic worldwide, together comprising 85% of total exports.

Curacao, with a CAGR of +17.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average lemon and lime export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 17% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Curacao ($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 the United States (-2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2022, the amount of lemons and limes imported into the Dominican Republic soared to X tons, growing by 30% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 690%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 592% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Colombia (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main suppliers of lemon and lime imports to the Dominican Republic, with a combined 85% share of total imports. The United States and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +106.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Colombia ($X), Peru ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest lemon and lime suppliers to the Dominican Republic, together accounting for 90% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the United States, with a CAGR of +86.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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, which is down by -5.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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