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Lemons and limes market in Australia and New Zealand

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Australia and New Zealand" region includes following countries:

Australia

Christmas Island

Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Heard Island and McDonald Islands

New Zealand

Norfolk Island

Earlier Report Observations

The lemon and lime market in Australia and New Zealand experienced substantial volume growth between 2018 and 2023, expanding from 57 thousand tonnes to 75 thousand tonnes. This 32% increase coincided with a 39% rise in domestic production, which reached 80 thousand tonnes by 2023. In value terms, the market rose from 97.8 million US dollars to 107.5 million dollars, with a notable peak of 111.1 million dollars in 2020.

Over the same period, imports of lemons and limes fell sharply from 6.1 thousand tonnes to 2.2 thousand tonnes, reducing the import share of the market. Exports fluctuated but showed an upward trend, reaching 7.2 thousand tonnes in 2023 and 11.9 thousand tonnes in 2025. This shift in trade flows contributed to a growing net export position.

The market's value growth was more modest than its volume expansion, suggesting changes in average prices or product composition. Overall, the period saw a move towards greater domestic production and reduced import dependence, with the market volume growing steadily despite fluctuations in monetary terms.

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 and New Zealand
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2023, t
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 and New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, t

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 and New Zealand have seen their lemons and limes production volume grow for the third year in a row. In 2021, production reached 66 122 tonnes, marking a 4.1% increase from 2020. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 14.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.1%	3.7%	4.1%	4.7%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2021, the value of lemons and limes output in Australia and New Zealand was 101.2 million US dollars, up 8.9% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production value increased by 8.4%, averaging 2.7% per year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 92.9 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 4.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.3%	(4.7%)	8.9%	2.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lemons and limes from Australia and New Zealand

Exports in kind, t

Lemons and limes exports from Australia and New Zealand have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 7 692 tonnes, a 1.5% increase compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 13.9%, with an average annual rate of 4.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.5%	9.5%	1.5%	4.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Japan, Indonesia, and the United States were the main destinations for lemons and limes exports in volume terms. Japan accounted for 28.6% of exports, Indonesia for 26.6%, and the United States for 10.6%, together making up 65.7% 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 and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Lemons and limes exports from Australia and New Zealand have increased in value for the third year running. In 2021, exports were valued at 11 771 thousand US dollars, up 6.2% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value rose by 7.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.7%	0.6%	6.2%	2.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Japan, Indonesia, and China were the primary buyers of lemons and limes from Australia and New Zealand in value terms. Japan represented 32.7% of exports, Indonesia 22.4%, and China 10.8%, collectively accounting for 65.9% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports lemons and limes to Australia and New Zealand

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, lemons and limes imports into Australia and New Zealand amounted to 4 015 tonnes, a sharp decline of 48.1% year-on-year. From 2018 to 2021, imports fell by 34.5%, averaging a 13.1% annual decrease. The highest volume was recorded in 2020 at 7 733 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 30.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.1%)	30.3%	(48.1%)	(13.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018-2021, the United States was the dominant source for lemons and limes imports in volume terms, accounting for 73.9% of total flows, while other countries made 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 and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market for lemons and limes in Australia and New Zealand showed volatility over the observed period. In 2021, imports totaled 9 455 thousand US dollars, a sharp drop of 67.7% from 2020. The peak was in 2020 at 29 279 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 123.7%, resulting in a 3.1-fold fluctuation between the high and low points.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.7%)	123.7%	(67.7%)	(14.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the United States and Egypt together accounted for 95.7% of the total value of lemons and limes imports into Australia and New Zealand, with the rest distributed among smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io