Australia: Lemon And Lime Market Overview 2021

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Australia

The Australian lemon and lime market soared to $X in 2019, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Lemon and lime consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Production in Australia

In value terms, lemon and lime production soared to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2019, the average lemon and lime yield in Australia reached X tonnes per ha, almost unchanged from 2018 figures. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average lemon and lime yield hit record highs at X tonnes per ha in 2015; afterwards, it flattened through to 2019. 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 Australia stood at X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to lemon and lime production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2019, lemon and lime exports from Australia declined significantly to X tonnes, falling by -X% compared with 2018. Overall, exports, however, posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2018, and then dropped notably in the following year.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports declined remarkably to $X in 2019. In general, exports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X tonnes) was the main destination for lemon and lime exports from Australia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, lemon and lime exports to Indonesia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the Philippines (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Indonesia stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+X% per year) and the Philippines (+X% per year).

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) remains the key foreign market for lemon and lime exports from Australia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Canada ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Indonesia totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+X% per year) and China (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average lemon and lime export price amounted to $X per tonne, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated mild growth from 2007 to 2019: its price 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 export price decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 an increase of X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($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 China, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2019, supplies from abroad of lemons and limes increased by X% to X tonnes for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports fell notably to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2019, the U.S. (X tonnes) was the main supplier of lemon and lime to Australia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lemon and lime imports from the U.S. exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tonnes), more than tenfold.

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

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lemon and lime to Australia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the U.S. totaled -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+X% per year) and Spain (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average lemon and lime import price amounted to $X per tonne, which is down by -X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a modest expansion from 2007 to 2019: its price 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 import price decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per tonne), while the price for the U.S. ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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), with a combined 40% share 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), with a combined 44% share of global production. These countries were followed by Argentina, Brazil, Turkey, Spain, the U.S., South Africa, Iran, Italy, Syrian Arab Republic and Egypt, which together accounted for a further 41%.

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

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In value terms, the U.S. ($5.2M) constituted the largest supplier of lemon and lime to Australia, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Egypt ($863K), with a 14% share of total imports.

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

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In value terms, Indonesia ($2M) remains the key foreign market for lemon and lime exports from Australia, comprising 42% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Canada ($618K), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 11% share.

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

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In 2019, the average lemon and lime export price amounted to $1,374 per tonne, rising by 16% against the previous year.

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

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In 2019, the average lemon and lime import price amounted to $1,051 per tonne, which is down by -41.9% against the previous year.