Qatar: Lemon And Lime Market Overview 2021

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Qatar

The Qatari lemon and lime market surged to $X in 2019, with an increase of 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). Overall, consumption enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Lemon and lime consumption peaked in 2019 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from Qatar

In 2019, approx. X kg of lemons and limes were exported from Qatar; standing approx. at 2018. Overall, exports faced a sharp descent. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports amounted to $X in 2019. In general, exports showed a significant decline. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tonnes) was the main destination for lemon and lime exports from Qatar, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2015, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands was relatively modest.

From 2007 to 2015, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average lemon and lime export price stood at $X per tonne in 2015, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2015, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the Netherlands.

From 2007 to 2015, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to X% per year.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into Qatar

Lemon and lime imports into Qatar soared to X tonnes in 2019, rising by X% compared with 2018 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tonnes), Turkey (X tonnes) and Viet Nam (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of lemon and lime imports to Qatar, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Somalia, India, Iran, Spain and Morocco, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Iran (+X% per year), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Turkey ($X) and Viet Nam ($X) appeared to be the largest lemon and lime suppliers to Qatar, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Somalia, Spain, Iran, India and Morocco, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main suppliers, Iran (+X% per year) recorded 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, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

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

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

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In value terms, the largest lemon and lime suppliers to Qatar were South Africa ($4.7M), Turkey ($2.7M) and Viet Nam ($2M), together accounting for 64% of total imports. These countries were followed by Somalia, Spain, Iran, India and Morocco, which together accounted for a further 24%.

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

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In 2015, the average lemon and lime export price amounted to $497 per tonne, remaining constant against the previous year.

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

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In 2019, the average lemon and lime import price amounted to $947 per tonne, remaining constant against the previous year.