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Lemons and limes market in Central African Republic

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 market volume for lemons and limes in the Central African Republic remained relatively stable, fluctuating within a narrow range of 2 851 t to 2 964 t. The market reached its highest point in 2019, followed by a moderate contraction the next year.

After declining to 2 851 t in 2020, volumes recovered modestly over the subsequent three years, stabilizing around 2 890 t by 2023. Domestic production formed the consistent core of supply, while import levels varied but remained a minor component of the total market.

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 Central African Republic
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Central African Republic in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Central African Republic 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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Central African Republic in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Central African Republic by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Central African Republic in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Central African Republic by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Central African Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Central African Republic by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Central African Republic in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Central African Republic by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Central African Republic in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Central African Republic by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Central African Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Central African Republic by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.2.2. In value, $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production lemons and limes in Central African Republic

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

Central African Republic's lemons and limes production grew for two years before declining. In 2020, the country produced 2 851 tonnes, a slight decrease of 2.0% from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 2.1%, averaging an annual growth rate of 0.7%. The highest output was recorded in 2019 at 2 911 tonnes, while the most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 2.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Central African Republic in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.1%	2.1%	(2.0%)	0.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lemons and limes from Central African Republic

According to market intelligence reports, Central African Republic did not export any lemons and limes between 2017 and 2020.

Imports lemons and limes to Central African Republic

Imports in kind, kg

Central African Republic's imports of lemons and limes rose for the second year in a row. In 2019, import volumes reached 52 819 kilograms, marking a substantial increase of 137.8% compared to 2018. Over the 2017-2019 period, imports grew by 139%, with a compound annual growth rate of 33.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Central African Republic in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.5%	137.8%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for Central African Republic's lemons and limes imports were Cameroon, Spain, and France. Cameroon accounted for 54.4% of imports by volume, Spain for 22.9%, and France for 22.8%. Together, these three countries represented 100.0% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Central African Republic in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

Central African Republic's spending on lemons and limes imports increased for the second consecutive year. In 2019, imports were valued at approximately 93 388 US dollars, a sharp rise of 178.5% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2019, import value surged by 323.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 61.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	52.1%	178.5%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Cameroon and Spain were the dominant sources for Central African Republic's lemons and limes imports in value terms, together accounting for 85.2% of total flows. Other countries contributed smaller individual shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Central African Republic in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io