Egypt: Lemon And Lime Market 2024

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian lemon and lime market dropped significantly to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -24.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decline. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Production in Egypt

In value terms, lemon and lime production fell dramatically to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average yield of lemons and limes in Egypt amounted to X tons per ha, flattening at the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by 6% against the previous year. The lemon and lime yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, approx. X ha of lemons and limes were harvested in Egypt; with a decrease of -1.9% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 9.4%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to lemon and lime production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from Egypt

After five years of growth, overseas shipments of lemons and limes decreased by -8.8% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 68% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 79%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for lemon and lime exports from Egypt, accounting for a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, lemon and lime exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Jordan (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Russia (X tons), with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Saudi Arabia amounted to +16.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Jordan (+8.2% per year) and Russia (+26.8% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the key foreign market for lemons and limes exports from Egypt, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Jordan ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Saudi Arabia amounted to +14.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Jordan (+11.4% per year) and Russia (+25.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average lemon and lime export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -26.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 24%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Oman (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, approx. X tons of lemons and limes were imported into Egypt; growing by 63% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 507% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 308% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons) were the main suppliers of lemon and lime imports to Egypt, together comprising 86% of total imports. These countries were followed by Jordan, which accounted for a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Jordan (with a CAGR of +140.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lemon and lime suppliers to Egypt were Lebanon ($X), Jordan ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), together accounting for 89% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Lebanon, with a CAGR of +67.2%, 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 2021, the average lemon and lime import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 7.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 106%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (-4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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