Thailand: Lemon And Lime Market Overview 2021

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Thailand

In 2019, the Thai lemon and lime market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, consumption, however, showed a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2019, the growth of the market failed to regain the momentum.

Lemon And Lime Production in Thailand

In value terms, lemon and lime production fell rapidly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, production failed to regain the momentum.

The average yield of lemons and limes in Thailand reached X tonnes per ha in 2019, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average lemon and lime yield reached the maximum level at X tonnes per ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2019, the total area harvested in terms of lemons and limes production in Thailand fell modestly to X ha, leveling off at the year before. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The lemon and lime harvested area peaked at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from Thailand

In 2019, overseas shipments of lemons and limes decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2019. Overall, exports saw a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tonnes), Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tonnes) and Macao SAR (X tonnes) were the main destinations of lemon and lime exports from Thailand, together comprising X% of total exports. Malaysia, Myanmar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the UK, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Hong Kong SAR and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in the UK, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Qatar ($X) remains the key foreign market for lemon and lime exports from Thailand, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Bahrain, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Qatar totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+X% per year) and Bahrain (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average lemon and lime export price amounted to $X per tonne, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the maximum at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into Thailand

In 2019, the amount of lemons and limes imported into Thailand soared to X tonnes, with an increase of X% compared with 2018 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tonnes. From 2018 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. In general, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked in 2019 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2019, China (X tonnes) constituted the largest lemon and lime supplier to Thailand, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lemon and lime imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Hong Kong SAR (X tonnes), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Malaysia (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+X% per year) and Malaysia (+X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lemon and lime to Thailand, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the U.S. (+X% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average lemon and lime import price amounted to $X per tonne, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia, 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), 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. Argentina, Brazil, Turkey, Spain, the U.S., South Africa, Iran, Italy, Syrian Arab Republic and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

What are the leading suppliers of lemons and limes to Thailand?

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In value terms, China ($3.1M) constituted the largest supplier of lemon and lime to Thailand, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($210K), with a 5.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR, with a 2.3% share.

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

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In value terms, Qatar ($325K) remains the key foreign market for lemon and lime exports from Thailand, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK ($46K), with a 7.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Bahrain, with a 6% share.

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

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In 2019, the average lemon and lime export price amounted to $925 per tonne, increasing by 8% against the previous year.

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

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In 2019, the average lemon and lime import price amounted to $1,612 per tonne, with an increase of 54% against the previous year.