Australia: Lemon And Lime Market 2024

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Australia

The Australian lemon and lime market fell to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a mild curtailment. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Production in Australia

In value terms, lemon and lime production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of lemons and limes in Australia shrank modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining constant against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average lemon and lime yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2016; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The lemon and lime harvested area in Australia declined modestly to X ha in 2022, flattening at 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the lemon and lime harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, approx. X tons of lemons and limes were exported from Australia; waning by X% compared with the previous year. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Japan (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main destinations of lemon and lime exports from Australia, with a combined X% share of total exports. Thailand, China, New Caledonia, Singapore and the Philippines lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for lemons and limes exports from Australia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Indonesia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Japan amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Indonesia (X% per year) and South Korea (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average lemon and lime export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Thailand (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2022, the amount of lemons and limes imported into Australia dropped sharply to X tons, declining by X% on 2021. Overall, imports saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of lemon and lime imports to Australia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest lemon and lime suppliers to Australia were the United States ($X), Egypt ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Egypt, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lemon and lime import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, lemon and lime import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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