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Contents:
- Lemon and Lime Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2023
- Lemon and Lime Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
- Lemon and Lime Exports in South Africa
- Lemon and Lime Imports in South Africa
Lemon and Lime Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2023
In July 2023, the average lemon and lime export price amounted to $639 per ton, surging by 2.8% against the previous month. Overall, export price indicated a mild expansion from September 2022 to July 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +1.4% over the last ten months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on July 2023 figures, lemon and lime export price increased by +2.8% against June 2023 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 when the average export price increased by 123% month-to-month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $791 per ton. From February 2023 to July 2023, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Canada ($764 per ton), while the average price for exports to Iraq ($385 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From September 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Lemon and Lime Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
In 2022, the average lemon and lime import price amounted to $71 per ton, which is down by -72.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price faced a precipitous curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 23%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $1,338 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood 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 Spain ($1,333 per ton), while the price for Swaziland ($80 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
Lemon and Lime Exports in South Africa
Lemon and lime exports from South Africa expanded sharply to 557K tons in 2022, with an increase of 12% on 2021 figures. In general, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +16.8% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +59.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 31% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.
In value terms, lemon and lime exports reached $356M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 34%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $377M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.
| Export of Lemon and Lime in South Africa (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Netherlands | 36.2 | 79.2 | 66.0 | 77.2 | 28.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | 35.3 | 45.3 | 42.9 | 38.2 | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | 20.9 | 32.7 | 30.3 | 29.0 | 11.5% |
| Portugal | 12.2 | 13.2 | 18.4 | 26.8 | 30.0% |
| Russia | 21.6 | 31.8 | 28.6 | 26.3 | 6.8% |
| Canada | 15.3 | 22.9 | 23.1 | 25.5 | 18.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | 31.0 | 27.6 | 23.1 | 19.2 | -14.8% |
| Italy | 13.6 | 17.1 | 18.3 | 18.6 | 11.0% |
| Iraq | 13.7 | 24.1 | 15.4 | 14.6 | 2.1% |
| Hong Kong SAR | 21.3 | 14.1 | 13.8 | 14.3 | -12.4% |
| Malaysia | 10.8 | 9.0 | 11.5 | 12.1 | 3.9% |
| China | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 6.9 | 310.2% |
| Kuwait | 8.0 | 8.0 | 6.1 | 5.7 | -10.7% |
| Others | 41.4 | 51.7 | 50.1 | 41.8 | 0.3% |
| Total | 281 | 377 | 348 | 356 | 8.2% |
Top Export Markets for Lemon and Lime from South Africa in 2022:
- Netherlands (116.1K tons)
- United Arab Emirates (68.4K tons)
- United Kingdom (43.6K tons)
- Portugal (42.2K tons)
- Russia (40.9K tons)
- Saudi Arabia (34.2K tons)
- Canada (30.9K tons)
- Iraq (30.1K tons)
- Italy (29.8K tons)
- Hong Kong SAR (18.3K tons)
- Malaysia (16.1K tons)
- China (9.3K tons)
- Kuwait (9.0K tons)
Lemon and Lime Imports in South Africa
In 2022, lemon and lime imports into South Africa surged to 2.9K tons, growing by 75% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 110% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, lemon and lime imports contracted remarkably to $204K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a precipitous decline. The smallest decline of -10.9% was in 2020.
| Import of Lemon and Lime in South Africa (Thousand USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Swaziland | 6.3 | 67.0 | 9.3 | 110 | 159.4% |
| Spain | 136 | 10.7 | 55.3 | 67.8 | -20.7% |
| Brazil | 69.3 | 31.5 | 49.7 | 2.0 | -69.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | 491 | 549 | 303 | N/A | -21.4% |
| Others | 37.5 | 2.0 | 4.3 | 24.1 | -13.7% |
| Total | 741 | 660 | 422 | 204 | -34.9% |
Top Suppliers of Lemon and Lime to South Africa in 2022:
- United Arab Emirates (undefined tons)
- Swaziland (1377.2 tons)
- Spain (50.8 tons)
- Brazil (5.4 tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lemon and lime market in South Africa. 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:
- South Africa
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
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8. IMPORTS
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- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Yield And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Area Harvested, 2012–2023
- Yield, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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