Greece: Lemon And Lime Market 2025

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Greece

The Greek lemon and lime market rose significantly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Lemon and lime consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Production in Greece

In value terms, lemon and lime production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 53%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of lemons and limes in Greece contracted to X tons per ha, dropping by -4.4% compared with the previous year. In general, the yield, however, saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 37% against the previous year. The lemon and lime yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of lemons and limes production in Greece expanded remarkably to X ha, picking up by 5.5% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to lemon and lime production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2022, shipments abroad of lemons and limes decreased by -17.1% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, exports, however, saw a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 280%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 304% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of lemon and lime exports from Greece, together accounting for 58% of total exports. Hungary, Poland, Albania, Serbia, North Macedonia and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +107.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X), Romania ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for lemon and lime exported from Greece worldwide, with a combined 54% share of total exports. Hungary, Poland, Serbia, Albania, Croatia and North Macedonia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +109.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lemon and lime export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 4.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Albania ($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 Croatia (+10.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, imports of lemons and limes into Greece expanded significantly to X tons, growing by 14% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 37%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Argentina (X tons) constituted the largest lemon and lime supplier to Greece, with a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, lemon and lime imports from Argentina exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), twofold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Argentina totaled -2.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+25.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+9.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest lemon and lime suppliers to Greece were Argentina ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and South Africa ($X), together accounting for 87% of total imports. Turkey, Spain, Egypt, Bulgaria and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Egypt, with a CAGR of +40.5%, saw 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, with a decrease of -8.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 25%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a 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 Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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