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Lemons and limes market in Asia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Asia" region includes following countries:

China

Hong Kong

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Macao

Mongolia

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Brunei Darussalam

Myanmar

Cambodia

Indonesia

Laos

Malaysia

the Philippines

Timor-Leste

Singapore

Vietnam

Thailand

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Bahrain

Cyprus

Georgia

Palestine

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey

the United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The market for lemons and limes in Asia demonstrated consistent growth from 2018 to 2023, with volume increasing from 7.9 million tons to 10.0 million tons. This expansion was initially supported by growing consumer health awareness, which boosted demand. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further amplified this trend as consumers sought immunity-boosting products, leading to a notable rise in market volume that year.

Government initiatives providing farmers with improved seeds, advanced varieties, and irrigation facilities contributed to enhanced production in 2021. Subsequently, farmer training and focused attention on water management and disease control amidst climate change helped maintain supply stability and supported modest market growth through 2022.

A significant surge in market volume to over 10 million tons occurred in 2023. This jump was partly driven by the remarkable performance of Coca-Cola India's Limca brand, which set a sales record and stimulated nationwide demand in the lemon-lime category through new marketing campaigns and product innovations.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production lemons and limes in Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of lemons and limes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of lemons and limes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Asia's production of lemons and limes has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 8 434 thousand tonnes, marking a 3.6% increase compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 20.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.7%	0.3%	3.6%	6.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of Asia's lemons and limes production has also increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 8 546 million US dollars, up 4.0% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value grew by 24.1%, translating to an annualized rate of 7.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.8%	10.8%	4.0%	7.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lemons and limes from Asia

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Asia's exports of lemons and limes reached 596.6 thousand tonnes, a 9.7% rise from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 24.8%, with an average annual growth of 7.7%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 644.5 thousand tonnes, following a 34.9% surge that year. In 2019, exports fell by 15.6%, marking the largest decline during this timeframe.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	34.9%	(15.6%)	9.7%	7.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Asia's lemons and limes exports were distributed across numerous markets. Even the top destinations—Russia, Ukraine, and Romania—collectively accounted for only 27.6% of total export volume, highlighting the diversity of trade flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the value of Asia's lemons and limes exports totaled 604.5 million US dollars, representing a 10.1% year-over-year increase. Between 2017 and 2020, export value grew by 28.8%, with an annualized rate of 8.8%. The largest increase occurred in 2018 at 25.6%, while the biggest decline was in 2019 at 6.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	25.6%	(6.9%)	10.1%	8.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Asia's lemons and limes exports in value terms were not heavily concentrated. Russia, Romania, and Ukraine were the leading markets, but together they made up just 24.2% of total export value, with shares of 16.7%, 3.9%, and 3.6% respectively.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports lemons and limes to Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Asia's imports of lemons and limes totaled 1 000 thousand tonnes in 2020, a sharp 45.4% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, import volume rose by 46.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 13.6%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 7.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.5%	(7.8%)	45.4%	13.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, South Africa, the United States, and Egypt were among the largest suppliers of lemons and limes to Asia, accounting for 24.8%, 7.5%, and 7.3% of import volume respectively. However, their combined share was just 39.7%, indicating a broadly diversified supplier base.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Asia's imports of lemons and limes have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import value reached 765.5 million US dollars, up 11.3% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value grew by 12.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 671.6 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 1.5% that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.5%)	2.4%	11.3%	3.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa, the United States, and Egypt formed the largest group of suppliers for Asia's lemons and limes imports in value terms, with shares of 25.0%, 17.3%, and 6.6% respectively. Their combined contribution was 48.9% of total import value, reflecting a diversified country structure.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io