Pakistan: Lemon And Lime Market 2025

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Pakistan

The Pakistani lemon and lime market reduced to $X in 2022, which is down by -8.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a pronounced decline. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Lemon And Lime Production in Pakistan

In value terms, lemon and lime production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 116%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of lemons and limes in Pakistan contracted to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by -11.1% against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by 29% against the previous year. The lemon and lime yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of lemons and limes were harvested in Pakistan; remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% 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 decreased by +1.0% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 90%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the lemon and lime harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, overseas shipments of lemons and limes decreased by -52.9% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 18,951% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 13,542% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Afghanistan (X tons) was the main destination for lemon and lime exports from Pakistan, with a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, lemon and lime exports to Afghanistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X tons), more than tenfold. Hong Kong SAR (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Afghanistan amounted to +9.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+35.0% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) remains the key foreign market for lemons and limes exports from Pakistan, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 5.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Afghanistan was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (0.0% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+34.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average lemon and lime export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -20.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 86%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uzbekistan (+140.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, purchases abroad of lemons and limes increased by 4.5% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 489% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 313% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of lemon and lime to Pakistan, accounting for a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, lemon and lime imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+51.7% per year) and India (+17.3% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lemons and limes to Pakistan, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a 12% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+47.0% per year) and India (+13.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lemon and lime import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a pronounced increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 49% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average 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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+24.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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