Nigeria: Lemon And Lime Market 2025

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Nigeria

The Nigerien lemon and lime market soared to $X in 2022, increasing by 22% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw significant growth. Lemon and lime consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Production in Nigeria

In value terms, lemon and lime production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% 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 -7.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of lemons and limes in Nigeria was estimated at less than X kg per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. less than X ha of lemons and limes were harvested in Nigeria; almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from Nigeria

Lemon and lime exports from Nigeria contracted remarkably to X tons in 2022, declining by -20.7% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, saw a mild expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 3,859%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 5,682% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for lemon and lime exports from Nigeria, accounting for a 83% share of total exports. Moreover, lemon and lime exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Niger (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates totaled +18.9%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for lemons and limes exports from Nigeria, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Niger ($X), with a 4.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +22.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lemon and lime export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 110% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Niger stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Niger (+10.0%).

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into Nigeria

In 2022, approx. X tons of lemons and limes were imported into Nigeria; jumping by 34% compared with 2021. Overall, imports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 742% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 769%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of lemon and lime to Nigeria, accounting for a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, lemon and lime imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Israel (X tons), with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa totaled +75.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+34.2% per year) and Israel (+53.7% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lemons and limes to Nigeria, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Israel ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Africa amounted to +65.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Israel (+76.0% per year) and Spain (+29.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lemon and lime import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -9.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 19% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Israel ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+52.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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