Northern America: Lemon And Lime Market 2025

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Northern America

The North American lemon and lime market expanded notably to $X in 2022, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +35.6% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Lemon And Lime Production in Northern America

In value terms, lemon and lime production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 13%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The United States (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of lemon and lime production, comprising approx. 100% of total volume.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in the United States was relatively modest.

In 2022, the average lemon and lime yield in Northern America was estimated at X tons per ha, with an increase of 3.3% against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, showed a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by 8.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the lemon and lime yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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 amounted to X ha in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 3.7% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2022, overseas shipments of lemons and limes increased by 16% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) represented the main exporter of lemons and limes in Northern America, comprising 100% of total export.

The United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of lemons and limes. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) also remains the largest lemon and lime supplier in Northern America.

In the United States, lemon and lime exports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -6.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 18% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +2.2% per year.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports in Northern America

After ten years of growth, overseas purchases of lemons and limes decreased by -7.7% to X tons in 2022. Total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 36% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The United States was the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which accounted for 88% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), constituting a 12% share of total imports.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the lemons and limes imports, with a CAGR of +5.4% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Canada (+2.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of the United States (+3.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Canada (-3.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lemons and limes in Northern America, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 14% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States amounted to +14.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, growing by 19% against the previous year. Import price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% 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 increased by +50.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while 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 the United States (+8.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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