Philippines: Lemon And Lime Market 2025

Lemon And Lime Market Size in the Philippines

In 2022, the Philippine lemon and lime market decreased by -22% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after nine years of growth. In general, consumption, however, recorded significant growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Lemon And Lime Production in the Philippines

In value terms, lemon and lime production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw measured growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 117% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average lemon and lime yield in the Philippines dropped to X tons per ha, which is down by -2.5% against 2021. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 5.2%. The lemon and lime yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the lemon and lime harvested area in the Philippines rose slightly to X ha, picking up by 1.9% against 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 4.7% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the lemon and lime harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from the Philippines

Lemon and lime exports from the Philippines skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, picking up by 617% against the year before. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of lemon and lime exports from the Philippines.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +52.4%).

In value terms, the United States ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) were the largest markets for lemon and lime exported from the Philippines worldwide.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +57.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average lemon and lime export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 6.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 31%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably 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 United Arab Emirates stood at $X per ton.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (+52.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into the Philippines

In 2022, overseas purchases of lemons and limes decreased by -24.4% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 92%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 161% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main lemon and lime supplier to the Philippines, accounting for a 99% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina (X tons), with a 0.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +119.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (-6.9% per year) and the United States (-26.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lemons and limes to the Philippines, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a 0.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +142.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (+7.8% per year) and the United States (-15.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lemon and lime import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 3.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 93% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+15.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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