In 2023, fresh lemon consumption in the US stood at 4.89 pounds per capita. Forecasted data indicates a steady increase from 2024 to 2028. The year-on-year variations are as follows: from 4.93 in 2024, an increase of 0.81% to 4.97 in 2025, from 2025 to 2026 a 1.01% rise to 5.02, from 2026 to 2027 a 0.79% climb to 5.06, and finally, from 2027 to 2028 an increase of 0.99% to reach 5.11 pounds. The average annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year period is approximately 0.9%.
Future trends to watch include potential fluctuations in supply chains affecting lemon availability, shifts in consumer preferences towards organic produce, and the impact of health trends promoting fresh fruit consumption. Monitoring these aspects can provide insights into whether the forecasted growth trajectory will sustain or experience deviations.
