Italy: Lemon And Lime Market 2024

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Italy

The Italian lemon and lime market expanded to $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Production in Italy

In value terms, lemon and lime production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of lemons and limes in Italy declined to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately equating 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The lemon and lime yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of lemons and limes production in Italy rose slightly to X ha, growing by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to lemon and lime production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, overseas shipments of lemons and limes decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for lemon and lime exports from Italy, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, lemon and lime exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), twofold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for lemons and limes exports from Italy, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average lemon and lime export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, lemon and lime export price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, approx. X tons of lemons and limes were imported into Italy; reducing by X% on the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports plummeted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) were the main suppliers of lemon and lime imports to Italy, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by South Africa (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lemon and lime suppliers to Italy were Spain ($X), South Africa ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

South Africa, with a CAGR of 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 mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average lemon and lime import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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