France: Lemon And Lime Market 2025

Lemon And Lime Market Size in France

The French lemon and lime market fell slightly to $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -1.2% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Lemon And Lime Production in France

In value terms, lemon and lime production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 572% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of lemons and limes in France dropped to X tons per ha, waning by -6.2% against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 448%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the average lemon and lime 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.

The lemon and lime harvested area in France declined rapidly to X ha in 2022, which is down by -23.4% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 88% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, lemon and lime exports from France surged to X tons, growing by 22% compared with the year before. Overall, exports posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 64% 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 skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 30%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons) was the main destination for lemon and lime exports from France, with a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, lemon and lime exports to Switzerland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Switzerland stood at +6.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+15.6% per year) and the UK (+11.8% per year).

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) remains the key foreign market for lemons and limes exports from France, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Switzerland stood at +9.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+15.5% per year) and the UK (+10.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lemon and lime export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 4.4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 32% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Norway (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, lemon and lime imports into France skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 16% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports totaled $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -8.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 34%. 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

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest lemon and lime supplier to France, accounting for a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, lemon and lime imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), fourfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain amounted to +2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+48.7% per year) and Italy (+12.8% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lemons and limes to France, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain amounted to +4.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+48.3% per year) and Italy (+12.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lemon and lime import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 27%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 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 Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($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 (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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