The global export of lemons and limes in 2023 showed strong activity, with Mexico and Spain as leading exporters, reporting volumes of 830.7 and 665.99 million kilograms, respectively. While Argentina saw a slight decline at -0.048%, other major players such as South Africa and the Netherlands experienced growth, with year-on-year increases of 3.2% and 3.19%. Notable growth was observed in emerging markets like Myanmar and Bosnia and Herzegovina, with impressive rises of 53.86% and 212.2%, respectively. Simultaneously, traditional exporters such as Denmark and Malaysia faced declines, registering drops of -8.1% and -9.24%.
Future trends in global lemon and lime exports show potential market shifts towards emerging exporters such as South Korea and developing regions. Economic and climatic factors, alongside agricultural innovations, could further diversify exporter leaders, presenting opportunities for countries with burgeoning agricultural sectors. Additionally, Market demand and sustainability pressures could drive strategies focusing on organic produce and efficient supply chain enhancements.
Top countries in Export of Lemons and Limes by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Mexico | 830,700,000 | 2023 | +2.55% | +2.96% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 665,990,000 | 2023 | +1.3% | +2.12% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Africa | 369,050,000 | 2023 | +3.22% | +3.2% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Argentina | 268,010,000 | 2023 | +0.51% | -0.048% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 203,550,000 | 2023 | +2.91% | +3.19% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United States | 116,100,000 | 2023 | -0.87% | +0.053% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Brazil | 112,610,000 | 2023 | +2.61% | +2.93% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Chile | 109,350,000 | 2023 | +4.35% | +4.37% | View data |
| 9 | 9 China | 52,314,000 | 2023 | +5.16% | +3.46% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Arab Emirates | 51,027,000 | 2023 | +4.37% | +0.71% | View data |
