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Lemons and limes market in Brazil

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Brazilian lemons and limes market grew in volume from 1.4 million tons in 2018 to 1.6 million tons by 2023, with initial momentum coming from a strong consumer shift toward immunity-boosting foods after the COVID-19 outbreak. This health trend sustained domestic demand, while state-owned CEPEA provided market intelligence that highlighted export opportunities, leading to record shipments to Europe, particularly when the weak Brazilian real made exports more attractive.

A production dip in 2021, due to insufficient rainfall reducing fruit quality in main regions, coincided with soaring export volumes, temporarily shrinking domestic availability. However, the market rebounded from 2022 as planted area had expanded by 33% since 2018, significantly boosting supply. New export corridors opened, such as Chile allowing access for Brazilian lemons, and producers adopted organic systems for Tahiti lime to enhance productivity and meet quality standards.

Regulatory clarity came with Decreto 10026 in 2022, defining labeling rules for export-destined products, while technology from firms like FMC entered to lower production costs. Market diversification accelerated with new destinations like Malaysia and Kazakhstan, culminating in India opening its market to Brazilian lemons and limes in 2025, setting the stage for continued export-led growth.

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 Brazil
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Brazil 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, 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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 Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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 Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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 Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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 Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025
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 Brazil

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Brazil ranked 5th globally in lemon and lime production from 2018 to 2021.

Top producers of lemons and limes, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

After two years of growth, Brazil's lemon and lime production volume declined. In 2021, the country produced 1,500 thousand tons, marking a moderate decrease of 5.3% compared to 2020. Production peaked in 2020 at 1,583 thousand tons, which also saw the largest annual increase of 4.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.9%	4.5%	(5.3%)	(0.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2021, Brazil's lemon and lime output was valued at 1,295 million US dollars, reflecting a moderate decline of 4.4% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 6.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 4.6%, while the largest increase was in 2020 at 2.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.6%)	2.9%	(4.4%)	(2.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lemons and limes from Brazil

Exports in kind, K t

Brazil's lemon and lime exports grew for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 144.9 thousand tons, a 21.4% increase compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports rose by 48.7%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 14.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.3%	14.2%	21.4%	14.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Brazil's lemon and lime exports in volume were dominated by the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, which together accounted for 82.3% of total shipments, with other markets making up the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Brazil's lemon and lime exports in value terms increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports totaled 125.1 million US dollars, up 22.4% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 39.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.5%	12.4%	22.4%	11.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, the Netherlands, with 66.9% of total flows, and the United Kingdom, with 15.5%, together represented 82.4% of Brazil's lemon and lime exports in value, while other partners accounted for the rest.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports lemons and limes to Brazil

Imports in kind, K t

Brazil imported 3.0 thousand tons of lemons and limes in 2021, a 26.3% increase from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 6.7%, with an annualized decline of 2.3%. Imports hit their lowest point in 2020 at 2.4 thousand tons and peaked in 2019 at 4.0 thousand tons. The largest drop occurred in 2020, falling by 40.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	24.5%	(40.7%)	26.3%	(2.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018-2021, Spain, Uruguay, and Argentina were the top sources for Brazil's lemon and lime imports in volume, contributing 43.6%, 35.5%, and 16.9% respectively, and together accounting for 96.1% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2021, Brazil's lemon and lime imports were valued at 2.6 million US dollars, showing a gradual gain of 3.9% over the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports fell by 32%, with a compound annual decline of 12.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 2.5 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 4.2 million US dollars. The largest decline happened in 2020, dropping by 41.7%, and the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 12.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.2%	(41.7%)	3.9%	(12.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Spain and Uruguay were the leading sources for Brazil's lemon and lime imports in value, jointly making up 81.7% of total flows, with smaller markets accounting for the remaining share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io