U.S.: Lemon And Lime Market 2025

Lemon And Lime Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. lemon and lime market rose rapidly to $X in 2022, increasing by 12% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% 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 +38.6% against 2020 indices. Lemon and lime consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Lemon And Lime Production in the U.S.

In value terms, lemon and lime production shrank modestly to $X in 2022. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 13% against the previous year. Lemon and lime production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of lemons and limes in the United States was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, surging by 3.3% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 8.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average lemon and lime yield attained 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.

In 2022, the lemon and lime harvested area in the United States amounted to X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 3.7% against the previous year. The lemon and lime harvested area peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of lemons and limes, when their volume increased by 16% to X tons. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 23%. The exports 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 amounted 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for lemon and lime exports from the United States, with a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, lemon and lime exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Japan (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by South Korea (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada stood at +4.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (-4.5% per year) and South Korea (+4.6% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for lemons and limes exports from the United States, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with a 24% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada amounted to +4.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (-0.1% per year) and South Korea (+7.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average lemon and lime export price 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 when the average export price increased by 18%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($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 Hong Kong SAR (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, overseas purchases of lemons and limes decreased by -8.8% to X tons for the first time since 2011, thus ending a ten-year rising trend. Overall, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 39%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mexico (X tons) constituted the largest lemon and lime supplier to the United States, with a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, lemon and lime imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Colombia (X tons), with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Mexico stood at +4.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (+64.4% per year) and Colombia (+54.9% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lemons and limes to the United States, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with a 6.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Mexico amounted to +12.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Colombia (+62.5% per year) and Argentina (+41.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lemon and lime import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 21% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% 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 +58.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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 Colombia ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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