Guatemala: Lemon And Lime Market 2025

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Guatemala

The Guatemalan lemon and lime market contracted slightly to $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Lemon And Lime Production in Guatemala

In value terms, lemon and lime production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +1.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. Lemon and lime production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of lemons and limes in Guatemala contracted to X tons per ha, flattening at 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 10%. Over the period under review, the average lemon and lime yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then contracted 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 harvested area of lemons and limes in Guatemala was estimated at X ha, stabilizing at 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 0.5% against the previous year. The lemon and lime harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from Guatemala

In 2022, shipments abroad of lemons and limes increased by 7.8% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 38%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), El Salvador (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of lemon and lime exports from Guatemala, together comprising 97% of total exports. The UK and Iraq lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 3%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +216.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for lemons and limes exports from Guatemala, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 25% share of total exports. It was followed by El Salvador, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled +1.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+47.5% per year) and El Salvador (+100.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average lemon and lime export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 2.3% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, lemon and lime export price decreased by -37.4% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Iraq ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to El Salvador ($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 Netherlands (+16.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into Guatemala

In 2022, the amount of lemons and limes imported into Guatemala soared to X tons, with an increase of 219% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 778%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 444%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Peru (X tons) constituted the largest lemon and lime supplier to Guatemala, accounting for a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, lemon and lime imports from Peru exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Honduras (X tons), threefold. Mexico (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 Peru was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Honduras (+81.2% per year) and Mexico (+15.0% per year).

In value terms, Peru ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lemons and limes to Guatemala, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Honduras, with a 20% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Peru was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (+21.8% per year) and Honduras (+95.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lemon and lime import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 2.5% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, lemon and lime import price decreased by -5.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 94% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 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 United States ($X per ton), while the price for Peru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+21.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform