Czech Republic: Lemon And Lime Market Overview 2021

Lemon And Lime Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech lemon and lime market dropped to $X in 2019, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of lemons and limes decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2019. In general, exports saw a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tonnes) was the main destination for lemon and lime exports from the Czech Republic, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, lemon and lime exports to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tonnes), threefold. Romania (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovakia amounted to -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+X% per year) and Romania (+X% per year).

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

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

Export Prices by Country

The average lemon and lime export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Hungary, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of lemons and limes decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2019. Overall, total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2007 to 2019: its volume 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2018, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports reduced markedly to $X in 2019. In general, imports, however, saw strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Spain (X tonnes) constituted the largest lemon and lime supplier to the Czech Republic, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lemon and lime imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Germany (X tonnes), with a X% share.

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: Turkey (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and Turkey ($X) appeared to be the largest lemon and lime suppliers to the Czech Republic, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Brazil, South Africa, China, Bulgaria, the Netherlands and Greece, which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average lemon and lime import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2019, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per tonne), while the price for China ($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. These countries were followed by Argentina, the U.S., Brazil, Turkey, Italy, Iran, Syrian Arab Republic, Sudan, Egypt and Colombia, which together accounted for 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 the Czech Republic?

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In value terms, the largest lemon and lime suppliers to the Czech Republic were Spain ($15M), Germany ($7.9M) and Turkey ($5.7M), together accounting for 72% of total imports. These countries were followed by Brazil, South Africa, China, Bulgaria, the Netherlands and Greece, which together accounted for a further 23%.

What are the leading importers of lemons and limes from the Czech Republic?

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In value terms, Slovakia ($3.2M) remains the key foreign market for lemon and lime exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Poland ($946K), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Romania, with a 12% share.

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

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In 2019, the average lemon and lime export price amounted to $1,116 per tonne, with a decrease of -4.6% against the previous year.

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

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The average lemon and lime import price stood at $1,088 per tonne in 2019, shrinking by -9.4% against the previous year.