Portugal: Lemon And Lime Market 2025

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Portugal

The Portuguese lemon and lime market dropped notably to $X in 2022, falling by -56.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed slight growth. Lemon and lime consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Lemon And Lime Production in Portugal

In value terms, lemon and lime production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% 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 -2.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average lemon and lime yield in Portugal shrank to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -2% compared with the year before. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by 7.3%. The lemon and lime yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year. 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 in Portugal fell to X ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. The lemon and lime harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, the amount of lemons and limes exported from Portugal surged to X tons, with an increase of 85% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. 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 surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 89%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for lemon and lime exports from Portugal, accounting for a 94% share of total exports. Moreover, lemon and lime exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain stood at +34.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+28.8% per year) and Poland (+5.0% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for lemons and limes exports from Portugal, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Spain stood at +31.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+32.7% per year) and Poland (+7.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lemon and lime export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 19%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 France (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2022, supplies from abroad of lemons and limes increased by 4.5% to X tons, rising for the seventh year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 56% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports rose slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 82% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) constituted the largest lemon and lime supplier to Portugal, accounting for a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, lemon and lime imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Argentina (X tons), with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa totaled +47.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+5.8% per year) and Argentina (+12.2% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lemons and limes to Portugal, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa totaled +44.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+5.9% per year) and Argentina (+11.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lemon and lime import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 26% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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