In 2023, India imported 49.12 thousand kilograms of lemons and limes. From 2024 onward, the forecast data indicates a steady year-on-year increase in import volumes: 51.04 thousand kilograms (2024), 53.21 thousand kilograms (2025), 55.33 thousand kilograms (2026), 57.42 thousand kilograms (2027), and 59.46 thousand kilograms (2028). The year-on-year percentage variations reveal a consistent pattern of growth: +3.9% from 2024 to 2025, +4.0% from 2025 to 2026, +3.8% from 2026 to 2027, and +3.5% from 2027 to 2028. The CAGR over the five forecast years is approximately 4.0%.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts from climate change on global lemon and lime production, changes in domestic agricultural policies, fluctuations in Indian consumer preferences, and potential trade tariffs or agreements that might affect import volumes and prices.
