In 2023, Argentina led global lemon and lime exports at 1.29 million metric tons, with a growth rate of 2.98%. Mexico followed with 1.1 million metric tons, showing a 2.82% increase, while Spain exported 0.614 million metric tons with a slight growth of 0.23%. The Netherlands and Chile showed notable increase rates, at 3.12% and 3% respectively. Several countries like Cyprus (11.27%) and Saudi Arabia (9.1%) exhibited significant growth. Conversely, countries like the United States and Germany experienced slight declines in export volumes, while Israel and Malaysia showed negative trends.
Future trends to watch include:
- Growth potential in Asian markets like Vietnam and China, given their substantial recent positive growth rates.
- Expansion opportunities in emerging markets, such as Saudi Arabia and Egypt, despite regional volatility.
- Potential risks in European markets, where some countries face negative growth.
- The impact of global climate change on citrus production, affecting export capacities.
Top countries in Lemons and Limes Export Volume by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Argentina | 1,290 | 2023 | +3.28% | +2.98% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Mexico | 1,100 | 2023 | +2.52% | +2.82% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 614 | 2023 | -0.16% | +0.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 South Africa | 429 | 2023 | +1.9% | +1.31% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 267 | 2023 | +3.49% | +3.12% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United States | 125 | 2023 | -1.57% | -0.78% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Brazil | 108 | 2023 | +0.93% | +0.19% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Chile | 102 | 2023 | +3.03% | +3% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Vietnam | 70 | 2023 | +6.06% | +4.19% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 65 | 2023 | 0% | +0.63% | View data |
