Key Market Indicators
Portuguese lemon consumption is expected to reach 25,090 metric tons by 2026, up 0.7% annually on average. Since 2017, Portuguese demand has remained unchanged. Portuguese lemon production is also on the rise, with a 1.3% annual growth rate. Since 1966, supply has increased 2% year on year. Portugal currently ranks 45th in terms of production, with 17,050 metric tons in 2021. It is outranked by Zimbabwe (17,050 metric tons), China, Mexico and Argentina (in the order of 2nd, 3rd and 4th).