In 2023, the lemons and limes market size in France stood at 160,000 metric tons, showing consistent growth with a year-on-year variation of 1.27%. Over the last two years, the market experienced considerable fluctuations, with a notable dip in 2020 followed by a strong rebound in 2021. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2019 to 2023 is 1.85%, indicating steady growth.
Key historical trends include:
- An increasing trend from 2014 to 2017, peaking at 157,000 metric tons in 2017.
- A decline in 2018 followed by recovery and growth until 2020.
- A significant dip in 2020 attributed to market disruptions, followed by recovery in subsequent years.
- Steady growth and stabilization observed from 2021 to 2023.
Forecasts for the market size from 2024 to 2028 show a projected increase to 170,970 metric tons by 2028, with a five-year CAGR of 1.04% and a total growth rate of 5.31% over the period. Future trends to watch for include evolving consumer preferences towards organic and sustainably sourced lemons and limes, potential impacts of climate change on citrus production, and the influence of broader economic factors on the agricultural sector.
