Israel: Lemon And Lime Market Overview 2021

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Israel

In 2019, the Israeli lemon and lime market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Lemon And Lime Production in Israel

In value terms, lemon and lime production declined to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Lemon and lime production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of lemons and limes in Israel amounted to X tonnes per ha in 2019, picking up by X% on the year before. In general, the yield indicated a modest increase from 2007 to 2019: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, lemon and lime yield decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average lemon and lime yield attained the peak level at X tonnes per ha in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The lemon and lime harvested area in Israel contracted slightly to X ha in 2019, approximately reflecting 2018. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a notable increase 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 harvested area increased by +X% against 2010 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to lemon and lime production attained the maximum at X ha in 2018, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2019, exports of lemons and limes from Israel contracted significantly to X tonnes, which is down by -X% on 2018 figures. Overall, exports faced a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports dropped significantly to $X in 2019. In general, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Palestine (X tonnes), China (X tonnes) and Angola (X tonnes) were the main destinations of lemon and lime exports from Israel, with a combined X% share 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 China, while exports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Palestine ($X), China ($X) and Angola ($X) were the largest markets for lemon and lime exported from Israel worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, China recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average lemon and lime export price amounted to $X per tonne, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated tangible growth from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. 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 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2019, overseas purchases of lemons and limes decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, saw measured growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports dropped notably to $X in 2019. Overall, imports, however, posted a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tonnes), Palestine (X tonnes) and Guatemala (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of lemon and lime imports to Israel, together accounting for X% of total imports. India, the U.S. and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in France, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lemon and lime suppliers to Israel were Egypt ($X), Guatemala ($X) and Palestine ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Palestine recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average lemon and lime import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2011 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average import prices failed to regain the momentum.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Palestine, 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), together accounting for 44% 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 Israel?

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In value terms, Egypt ($8.4K), Guatemala ($8.1K) and Palestine ($7.4K) appeared to be the largest lemon and lime suppliers to Israel, together comprising 72% of total imports.

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

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In value terms, the largest markets for lemon and lime exported from Israel were Palestine ($177K), China ($141K) and Angola ($35K), with a combined 78% share of total exports.

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

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In 2019, the average lemon and lime export price amounted to $1,058 per tonne, dropping by -13% against the previous year.

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

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The average lemon and lime import price stood at $1,204 per tonne in 2019, which is down by -15.9% against the previous year.