Saudi Arabia: Lemon And Lime Market Overview 2021

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi lemon and lime market soared to $X in 2019, jumping 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). Overall, consumption continues to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Lemon and lime consumption peaked in 2019 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2019, shipments abroad of lemons and limes decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, exports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2011 to 2019, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports shrank modestly to $X in 2019. In general, exports, however, showed a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, exports reached the peak of $X. From 2011 to 2019, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X tonnes) was the main destination for lemon and lime exports from Saudi Arabia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, lemon and lime exports to Kuwait exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Yemen (X tonnes), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kuwait stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Yemen (+X% per year) and Brunei Darussalam (+X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kuwait was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brunei Darussalam (+X% per year) and Yemen (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average lemon and lime export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2019, approx. X tonnes of lemons and limes were imported into Saudi Arabia; increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2007 to 2019: its volume 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, imports increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports soared to $X in 2019. In general, imports showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked in 2019 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tonnes), Turkey (X tonnes) and Egypt (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of lemon and lime imports to Saudi Arabia, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by the United Arab Emirates, which accounted for a further X 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United Arab Emirates, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lemon and lime to Saudi Arabia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Africa totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year) and Turkey (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lemon and lime import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, declining 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 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2015 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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per tonne), while the price for Turkey ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates, 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), together accounting for 40% 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 comprising 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 Saudi Arabia?

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In value terms, South Africa ($42M) constituted the largest supplier of lemon and lime to Saudi Arabia, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United Arab Emirates ($16M), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 15% share.

What are the leading importers of lemons and limes from Saudi Arabia?

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In value terms, Kuwait ($314K) remains the key foreign market for lemon and lime exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brunei Darussalam ($42K), with a 10% share of total exports.

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

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The average lemon and lime export price stood at $501 per tonne in 2019, rising by 7.4% against the previous year.

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

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In 2019, the average lemon and lime import price amounted to $568 per tonne, dropping by -7% against the previous year.