Algeria: Lemon And Lime Market Overview 2021

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Algeria

In 2019, the Algerian lemon and lime market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Lemon and lime consumption peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Lemon And Lime Production in Algeria

In value terms, lemon and lime production reduced modestly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

The average yield of lemons and limes in Algeria surged to X tonnes per ha in 2019, rising by X% on 2018 figures. Overall, the yield indicated tangible growth from 2007 to 2019: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, lemon and lime yield increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The lemon and lime yield peaked at X tonnes per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, the yield failed to regain the momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2019, the total area harvested in terms of lemons and limes production in Algeria declined to X ha, with a decrease of -X% against the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The lemon and lime harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018, and then reduced in the following year.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2019, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of lemons and limes, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tonnes. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tonnes, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. Overall, exports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for lemon and lime exports from Algeria, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Spain totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year) and France (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average lemon and lime export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed strong growth. As a result, export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to France ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into Algeria

For the fourth consecutive year, Algeria recorded decline in purchases abroad of lemons and limes, which decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2019. In general, imports recorded a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports totaled $X in 2019. Overall, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Spain (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of lemon and lime to Algeria, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lemon and lime imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X tonnes), twofold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain totaled -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (+X% per year) and France (+X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X), Argentina ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest lemon and lime suppliers to Algeria, together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Argentina saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average lemon and lime import price amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2019 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per tonne), while the price for France ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for lemons and limes in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of lemon and lime consumption in 2019 were India (3.5M tonnes), China (2.7M tonnes) and Mexico (1.9M tonnes), together accounting for 40% of global consumption. Argentina, the U.S., Brazil, Turkey, Italy, Iran, Syrian Arab Republic, Sudan, Egypt and Colombia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

What are the largest producers of lemons and limes in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of lemon and lime production in 2019 were India (3.5M tonnes), Mexico (2.7M tonnes) and China (2.7M tonnes), together accounting for 44% of global production. Argentina, Brazil, Turkey, Spain, the U.S., South Africa, Iran, Italy, Syrian Arab Republic and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

What are the leading suppliers of lemons and limes to Algeria?

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In value terms, the largest lemon and lime suppliers to Algeria were Spain ($76K), Argentina ($40K) and France ($789), together comprising 99% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of lemons and limes from Algeria?

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In value terms, Spain ($48K) emerged as the key foreign market for lemon and lime exports from Algeria, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United Arab Emirates ($795), with a 1.6% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for lemons and limes in Algeria?

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The average lemon and lime export price stood at $2,867 per tonne in 2019, jumping by 93% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for lemons and limes in Algeria?

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In 2019, the average lemon and lime import price amounted to $1,990 per tonne, picking up by 15% against the previous year.