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Lemons and limes market in Cambodia

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for lemons and limes in Cambodia grew steadily from 2 949 tons in 2018 to 3 044 tons in 2021. This expansion occurred alongside the introduction of new food safety regulations, including Prakas 166 and 220, which set management and labeling standards for prepared foods and additives, affecting agricultural products. Concurrently, the Industrial Development Policy 2015–2025 encouraged investment in agriculture and agro-processing, supporting modernization and diversification in citrus fruit production.

Market volume stabilized at 2 997 tons in 2022, a slight adjustment following the promulgation of the comprehensive Law on Food Safety and the implementation of a Customs Reform Strategy. By 2023, volume increased to 3 112 tons, coinciding with strong 5.4% GDP growth driven by garment and agricultural exports, which boosted domestic demand. Bilateral free trade agreements with China and South Korea, signed in 2022, also improved market access conditions for Cambodian agricultural goods.

In 2024, Cambodia further advanced its trade infrastructure by launching the National Single Window to streamline import-export procedures and enacting a free trade agreement with the UAE. Ongoing updates to food safety Prakas and a government focus on agricultural diversification underpin the regulatory and policy framework for the sector.

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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Cambodia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Cambodia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Cambodia 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 Cambodia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cambodia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cambodia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cambodia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Cambodia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cambodia 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cambodia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cambodia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cambodia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cambodia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Cambodia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cambodia 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cambodia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cambodia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cambodia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cambodia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Cambodia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cambodia 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cambodia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cambodia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cambodia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cambodia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Cambodia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cambodia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, 2018-2024
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 Cambodia

In kind, 2017-2020, 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

Cambodia's production of lemons and limes has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 2 975 tonnes, marking a 1.0% increase from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Cambodia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lemons and limes from Cambodia

Exports in kind, kg

Cambodia's exports of lemons and limes in 2020 totaled 211 kilograms, showing little change compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 62.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -28.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cambodia in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	(28.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, two markets—Norway and Singapore—dominated Cambodia's exports of lemons and limes in volume, together accounting for 99.9% of total shipments.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

In 2020, Cambodia's exports of lemons and limes in value terms reached 149 US dollars, remaining virtually unchanged from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports declined by 75.3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of -37.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	(37.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Norway was the leading market for Cambodia's lemons and limes exports in value, holding an 80.2% share of total flows, while the remainder was distributed among other partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports lemons and limes to Cambodia

Imports in kind, kg

Cambodia's imports of lemons and limes have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 53 722 kilograms, a sharp rise of 62.5% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 47.5%, with an annualized rate of 13.8%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 31 655 kilograms, which also saw the largest decline of 13.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cambodia in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.1%)	4.5%	62.5%	13.8%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Singapore (33.4% of import volume), Vietnam (19.9%), and Saudi Arabia (11.1%) formed the core of Cambodia's lemons and limes imports in kind, together accounting for 64.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

Cambodia's imports of lemons and limes in value terms have declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 22 163 US dollars, indicating a moderate decrease of 4.8% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports dropped by 53.3%, equating to an annualized rate of -22.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.4%)	(48.1%)	(4.8%)	(22.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Singapore (43.4% of import value), Saudi Arabia (16.2%), and China (7.6%) remained the main sources for Cambodia's lemons and limes imports in value terms, jointly representing 67.2% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io