South Africa: Lemon And Lime Market Overview 2021

Lemon And Lime Market Size in South Africa

After two years of growth, the South African lemon and lime market decreased by -X% to $X in 2019. Overall, consumption showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Lemon and lime consumption peaked at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Production in South Africa

In value terms, lemon and lime production expanded slightly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production continues to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Lemon and lime production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2019, the average lemon and lime yield in South Africa was estimated at X tonnes per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The lemon and lime yield peaked at X tonnes per ha in 2009; however, from 2010 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 South Africa expanded remarkably to X ha in 2019, increasing by X% against the year before. Overall, the harvested area showed strong growth. 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 reached the peak figure in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2019, the amount of lemons and limes exported from South Africa rose remarkably to X tonnes, surging by X% against 2018 figures. Overall, exports saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked in 2019 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports expanded sharply to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and Saudi Arabia (X tonnes) were the main destinations of lemon and lime exports from South Africa, together comprising X% of total exports. Russia, the UK, Hong Kong SAR, Iraq, Italy, Canada, Portugal, Kuwait, Malaysia and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Iraq (+X% per year), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) were the largest markets for lemon and lime exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Russia, Hong Kong SAR, the UK, Canada, Iraq, Italy, Portugal, Malaysia, Kuwait and Germany, which together accounted for a further X (+X% per year) saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average lemon and lime export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a mild increase 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 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2019, the highest prices were recorded for prices to Canada ($X per tonne) and Hong Kong SAR ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Iraq ($X per tonne) and Kuwait ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Portugal, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2019, imports of lemons and limes into South Africa soared to X tonnes, growing by X% compared with the year before. In general, imports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2015 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports surged to $X in 2019. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, the United Arab Emirates (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of lemon and lime to South Africa, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lemon and lime imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Swaziland (X tonnes), threefold. Zimbabwe (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

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

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

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

Import Prices by Country

The average lemon and lime import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per tonne in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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. Argentina, the U.S., Brazil, Turkey, Italy, Iran, Syrian Arab Republic, Sudan, Egypt and Colombia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting 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. Argentina, Brazil, Turkey, Spain, the U.S., South Africa, Iran, Italy, Syrian Arab Republic and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

What are the leading suppliers of lemons and limes to South Africa?

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In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($490K) constituted the largest supplier of lemon and lime to South Africa, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain ($140K), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 7.1% share.

What are the leading importers of lemons and limes from South Africa?

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In value terms, the largest markets for lemon and lime exported from South Africa were the Netherlands ($36M), the United Arab Emirates ($36M) and Saudi Arabia ($31M), with a combined 37% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Russia, Hong Kong SAR, the UK, Canada, Iraq, Italy, Portugal, Malaysia, Kuwait and Germany, which together accounted for a further 51%.

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

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The average lemon and lime export price stood at $804 per tonne in 2019, reducing by -5.2% against the previous year.

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

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The average lemon and lime import price stood at $773 per tonne in 2019, surging by 12% against the previous year.