Key Market Indicators
Demand for lemons in Ecuador is expected to increase by 1.9% per year, reaching 32,350 metric tons by 2026. Since 2017, demand has grown 6.5% annually. Meanwhile, production is forecast to rise by 1.2% annually, reaching 24,270 metric tons by 2026. Since 1966, Ecuadorian supply has decreased by 4.7% each year. In 2021, Ecuador was ranked 43rd in the world for lemon production, with Libya surpassing it at 22,750 metric tons. China, Mexico and Argentina ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th, respectively.
