Israel: Lemon And Lime Market 2025

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Israel

The Israeli lemon and lime market was estimated at $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Production in Israel

In value terms, lemon and lime production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -2.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 63%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average lemon and lime yield in Israel declined modestly to X tons per ha, waning by -1.9% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 7.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average lemon and lime yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, 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.

The lemon and lime harvested area in Israel declined slightly to X ha in 2022, remaining stable against 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 9.7%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to lemon and lime production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2022, exports of lemons and limes from Israel contracted sharply to X tons, shrinking by -96.5% on 2021. In general, exports saw a sharp descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 254%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a sharp reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 296% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Jordan (X tons) was the main destination for lemon and lime exports from Israel, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Jordan totaled +9.7%.

In value terms, Jordan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for lemons and limes exports from Israel.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Jordan amounted to +13.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lemon and lime export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -9.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Jordan.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to +19.9% per year.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2022, overseas purchases of lemons and limes increased by 287% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 1,002%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 672% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Sri Lanka (X tons) and Somalia (X tons) were the main suppliers of lemon and lime imports to Israel, together comprising 81% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of +39.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), Sri Lanka ($X) and Somalia ($X) appeared to be the largest lemon and lime suppliers to Israel, together comprising 81% of total imports.

Egypt, with a CAGR of +24.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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, picking up by 3.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 26% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Somalia ($X per ton) and Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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