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Lemons and limes market in Azerbaijan

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for lemons and limes in Azerbaijan saw a dip from 19 360 t in 2018 to 17 297 t in 2020, followed by a sustained expansion to 26 453 t in 2023.

Local production grew steadily throughout, from 4 615 t to 6 150 t over the same period. Import volumes, after initial declines, surged from 2021 onward, exceeding 20 000 t by 2023 and maintaining high levels into 2025.

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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Azerbaijan
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Azerbaijan 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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan

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

Azerbaijan's production of lemons and limes has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 5 347 tons, marking a modest year-over-year increase of 8.2%. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 15.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 5.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.5%	2.5%	8.2%	5.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lemons and limes from Azerbaijan

Exports in kind, t

The market showed significant volatility during these years. Export volumes hit their lowest point in 2018, then surged to a peak in 2020, with a dramatic 279-fold difference between these two years. In 2021, Azerbaijan's exports of lemons and limes totaled 16 tons, representing a sharp decline of 86.7% compared to 2020. The highest volume was recorded in 2020 at 120 tons, which also saw the largest increase of 2 089.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 172.1%	2 089.9%	(86.7%)	233.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Russia was the dominant destination for Azerbaijan's lemons and limes exports in volume terms, accounting for 94.8% of the total.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market displayed an unstable pattern over this period. Export values reached their lowest in 2018, climbed to a peak in 2020, with a fluctuation of 517 times between these extremes. In 2021, Azerbaijan's cross-border shipments of lemons and limes were valued at 13 thousand US dollars, showing a steep drop of 91.7% from 2020. The maximum value was 156 thousand US dollars in 2020, which also experienced the largest increase of 7 763.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	557.6%	7 763.5%	(91.7%)	250.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Russia overwhelmingly dominated as the buyer of lemons and limes from Azerbaijan in value terms, making up 98.5% of total exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports lemons and limes to Azerbaijan

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Azerbaijan's imports of lemons and limes rebounded. In 2021, imports reached 16 885 tons, indicating a 35.3% improvement over the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 14.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 4.6%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 12 476 tons, which also saw the largest decline of 10.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.5%)	(10.5%)	35.3%	4.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Turkey was the primary source for Azerbaijan's lemons and limes imports in volume, capturing 78.2% of total flows, with the remainder spread across a fragmented group of other markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Azerbaijan's imports of lemons and limes in value terms have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 13 890 thousand US dollars, reflecting a robust year-over-year gain of 14.9%. Between 2018 and 2021, imports rose by 31.1%, which corresponds to an average annual growth rate of 9.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.5%	4.3%	14.9%	9.5%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018–2021, two markets—Turkey and South Africa—played leading roles in Azerbaijan's lemons and limes imports by value, together accounting for 97.4% of total flows, while the rest was distributed among other destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io