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Nepal: Lemon And Lime Market 2025

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Nepal

The Nepalese lemon and lime market stood at $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a remarkable increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Production in Nepal

In value terms, lemon and lime production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% 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 -5.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 34%. Lemon and lime production peaked 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 Nepal totaled X tons per ha, with an increase of 4.2% against the previous year. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 17%. 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 somewhat 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 Nepal declined modestly to X ha, waning by -3.7% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% 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 harvested area increased by +61.9% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 21%. The lemon and lime harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from Nepal

In 2022, overseas shipments of lemons and limes increased by 1,849% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 8,283%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 6,795% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for lemon and lime exports from Nepal, with a approx. 98% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to India totaled +56.1%.

In value terms, India ($X) also remains the key foreign market for lemons and limes exports from Nepal.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to India stood at +59.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lemon and lime export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -63.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a notable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 172%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to +1.9% per year.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into Nepal

After four years of growth, overseas purchases of lemons and limes decreased by -8.3% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 116% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 288%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) was the main lemon and lime supplier to Nepal, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India amounted to +14.8%.

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lemons and limes to Nepal.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India totaled +24.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lemon and lime import price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for India.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to +8.7% per year.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lemon and lime market in Nepal. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 497 - Lemons and limes

Country coverage:

Nepal

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Nepal
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024