Uruguay: Lemon And Lime Market 2025

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Uruguay

For the third consecutive year, the Uruguayan lemon and lime market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 36% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption recorded pronounced growth. Lemon and lime consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Lemon And Lime Production in Uruguay

In value terms, lemon and lime production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of lemons and limes in Uruguay dropped dramatically to X tons per ha, waning by -16.7% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the yield showed a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by 50%. Over the period under review, the average lemon and lime yield hit record highs 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 harvested area of lemons and limes in Uruguay shrank to X ha, almost unchanged from the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, posted strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 20%. The lemon and lime harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from Uruguay

In 2022, the amount of lemons and limes exported from Uruguay declined notably to X tons, reducing by -61.8% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 96%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of lemon and lime exports from Uruguay, together comprising 75% of total exports. Brazil, the United States, Canada, Portugal and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +56.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for lemon and lime exported from Uruguay were the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 71% share of total exports. Brazil, the United States, Canada, Portugal and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

The United States, with a CAGR of +36.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average lemon and lime export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -45.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 7.7%. The export price peaked 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 the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 the UK (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into Uruguay

In 2022, purchases abroad of lemons and limes decreased by -15.2% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, showed temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 50%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 61% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest lemon and lime supplier to Uruguay, accounting for a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, lemon and lime imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X tons), fivefold. Bolivia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil amounted to +11.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (+8.5% per year) and Bolivia (-13.6% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lemons and limes to Uruguay, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Bolivia, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil totaled +7.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (+10.8% per year) and Bolivia (-12.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lemon and lime import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 15% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Egypt ($X per ton) and Bolivia ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($X per ton) and Brazil ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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