Mexico: Lemon And Lime Market 2025

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Mexico

The Mexican lemon and lime market rose modestly to $X in 2022, picking up by 2.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption posted a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Production in Mexico

In value terms, lemon and lime production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 119% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average lemon and lime yield in Mexico was estimated at X tons per ha, approximately equating the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 4.3% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of lemons and limes production in Mexico shrank modestly to X ha, with a decrease of -2.1% against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 5.4% against the previous year. The lemon and lime harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from Mexico

In 2022, the amount of lemons and limes exported from Mexico declined to X tons, reducing by -6.9% on 2021. Overall, total exports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +55.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 67%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 36% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for lemon and lime exports from Mexico, accounting for a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 1.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States amounted to +3.8%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for lemons and limes exports from Mexico, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 0.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at +14.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The average lemon and lime export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 26% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 42%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+9.9%).

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into Mexico

In 2022, approx. X tons of lemons and limes were imported into Mexico; surging by 130% compared with the previous year. In general, imports saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 138% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 193% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main supplier of lemon and lime to Mexico, with a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, lemon and lime imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States stood at +15.2%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lemons and limes to Mexico, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a 12% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled +14.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lemon and lime import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -21.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 23% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while the price for the United States stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+5.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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