Ireland: Lemon And Lime Market Overview 2021

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Ireland

In 2019, the Irish lemon and lime market decreased by -X% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, posted buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Lemon and lime consumption peaked at $X in 2018, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2019, shipments abroad of lemons and limes increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs in 2019 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports totaled $X in 2019. Overall, exports showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes) and France (X tonnes) were the main destinations of lemon and lime exports from Ireland, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for lemon and lime exports from Ireland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average lemon and lime export price amounted to $X per tonne, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was France ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 France, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2019, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of lemons and limes, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tonnes. Overall, imports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tonnes in 2018, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports dropped significantly to $X in 2019. In general, imports, however, showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and South Africa (+X% per year).

In value terms, the largest lemon and lime suppliers to Ireland were Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and South Africa ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Brazil, Mexico and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X terms of the main suppliers, Mexico 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, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the last twelve-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2009 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil, 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 Ireland?

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In value terms, the largest lemon and lime suppliers to Ireland were Spain ($5M), Germany ($3.8M) and South Africa ($1.3M), together accounting for 67% of total imports. The Netherlands, Brazil, Mexico and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

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

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In value terms, the UK ($625K) remains the key foreign market for lemon and lime exports from Ireland, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain ($311K), with a 30% share of total exports.

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

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In 2019, the average lemon and lime export price amounted to $1,361 per tonne, which is down by -11.3% against the previous year.

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

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The average lemon and lime import price stood at $1,467 per tonne in 2019, dropping by -5.1% against the previous year.