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Sri Lanka: Lemon And Lime Market 2025

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Sri Lanka

After four years of growth, the Sri Lankan lemon and lime market decreased by -0.2% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. Lemon and lime consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Lemon And Lime Production in Sri Lanka

In value terms, lemon and lime production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 112%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average lemon and lime yield in Sri Lanka shrank rapidly to X tons per ha, waning by -16.4% against the previous year. In general, the yield, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 46%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha, and then contracted dramatically 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.

In 2022, the lemon and lime harvested area in Sri Lanka expanded to X ha, picking up by 4.7% against 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 7.1% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the lemon and lime harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from Sri Lanka

In 2022, approx. X tons of lemons and limes were exported from Sri Lanka; waning by -87.2% compared with the year before. Overall, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 445% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 416%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Maldives (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main destinations of lemon and lime exports from Sri Lanka, with a combined 90% share of total exports. Germany lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further 8.1%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +4.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for lemon and lime exported from Sri Lanka were Germany ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Maldives ($X), with a combined 86% share of total exports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +16.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average lemon and lime export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 228% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a mild decline. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Germany (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of lemon and lime consumption in 2021 were India, China and Mexico, with a combined 40% share of global consumption. The United States, Argentina, Brazil, Turkey, Italy, Iran, Syrian Arab Republic and Sudan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.
The countries with the highest volumes of lemon and lime production in 2021 were India, Mexico and China, together accounting for 44% of global production. Argentina, Brazil, Turkey, Spain, the United States, South Africa, Iran, Italy, Syrian Arab Republic and Sudan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.
In value terms, the largest lemon and lime suppliers to Sri Lanka were India, Australia and Singapore $516), together accounting for 95% of total imports.
In value terms, Saudi Arabia remains the key foreign market for lemon and lime exports from Sri Lanka, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Qatar, with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 12% share.
The average lemon and lime export price stood at $1,676 per ton in 2021, falling by -6.6% against the previous year.
In 2021, the average lemon and lime import price amounted to $607 per ton, reducing by -22.3% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lemon and lime market in Sri Lanka. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 497 - Lemons and limes

Country coverage:

  • Sri Lanka

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Sri Lanka
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Yield And Growth
    16. Exports And Growth
    17. Export Prices And Growth
    18. Market Size And Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports And Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
    25. Yield, 2012–2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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