The demand for lemons and limes in Saudi Arabia is forecasted to grow consistently from 123.03 thousand metric tons in 2024 to 130.82 thousand metric tons in 2028. This demonstrates a steady increase in consumption with year-on-year variations of approximately 1.6% for 2025, 1.6% for 2026, 1.5% for 2027, and 1.5% for 2028. When compared to previous years, this trend suggests a stable rising demand. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecast period is 1.6%, indicating a consistent annual increase in demand.
Future trends to watch include potential fluctuations in agricultural output, impacts of climate change on crop yields, and changing consumer dietary preferences. Additionally, government policy changes regarding import tariffs and agricultural subsidies could also influence demand patterns over the forecast period.
