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Lemons and limes market in Australia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the Australian lemons and limes market volume grew consistently from 52.1 thousand tons to 69.0 thousand tons, an increase of 32%. The expansion was interrupted only by a slight stabilization in 2021, when volume remained near 58.3 thousand tons.

In value terms, the market showed more volatility, peaking at $97.3 million in 2020 before declining to $77.1 million in 2022 and recovering to $87.3 million in 2023. This pattern reflects shifts in price levels and the composition of trade over the period.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Australia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Australia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Australia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, 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, 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
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 Australia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Australia ranked 29th globally in terms of lemon and lime production volume.

Top producers of lemons and limes, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of lemons and limes, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Australia's lemon and lime production grew for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 59 914 tonnes, marking a moderate increase of 4.4% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 16.4%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 5.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.6%	4.6%	4.4%	5.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Lemon and lime production in Australia increased in value for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 81 257 thousand US dollars, reflecting a slight uptick of 3.4% from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 75 316 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 7.9%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2020, with a rise of 4.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.9%)	4.3%	3.4%	(0.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lemons and limes from Australia

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Australia's lemon and lime exports amounted to 4 590 tonnes, showing a modest decline of 4.1% year-on-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 30.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.2%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 3 426 tonnes, while the peak was in 2020 at 4 786 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 39.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.9%)	39.7%	(4.1%)	9.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Indonesia, Canada, and Japan were the key destinations for Australia's lemon and lime exports in volume terms. Indonesia accounted for 46.5% of exports, Canada for 13.0%, and Japan for 7.8%, together representing 67.4% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Australia's lemon and lime exports in value terms reached 6 224 thousand US dollars, indicating a moderate contraction of 5.0% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 11.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 4 702 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 16.0%. The highest value was in 2020 at 6 550 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 39.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.0%)	39.3%	(5.0%)	3.6%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018-2021, Indonesia, Canada, and Japan were the principal destinations for Australia's lemon and lime exports in value terms. Indonesia made up 43.5% of exports, Canada 12.1%, and Japan 7.5%, collectively accounting for 63.1% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports lemons and limes to Australia

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Australia's lemon and lime imports reached 2 998 tonnes, down by 50.9% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 28.4%, with an annualized decline rate of 10.5%. The highest import volume was in 2020 at 6 110 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 59.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.7%)	59.9%	(50.9%)	(10.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the United States and Egypt dominated Australia's lemon and lime imports in volume terms, jointly accounting for 96.5% of total flows, with other markets making up the remainder.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market showed significant volatility during these years. Imports peaked in 2020 at 25 341 thousand US dollars and fell to a low in 2021, resulting in a 4.1-fold variation. In 2021, Australia imported lemons and limes valued at 6 110 thousand US dollars, representing a steep drop of 75.4% compared to 2020. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with a rise of 232.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(22.0%)	232.9%	(75.4%)	(13.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, the United States and Egypt were the primary sources for Australia's lemon and lime imports in value terms, together accounting for 97.9% of total flows, while other markets formed a long tail.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io