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Lemons and limes market in Ghana

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for lemons and limes in Ghana exhibited steady growth in volume from 2018 to 2023. At the start of the period, poor road infrastructure in food-producing communities raised logistics expenses, keeping market costs elevated and affecting supply chain efficiency for this agricultural product.

Despite these logistical challenges, the market volume continued its gradual expansion, reaching 48 799 t in 2023 compared to 47 315 t in 2018. The increase was consistent, with the most significant rise occurring in 2021 when the market grew by 548 t to 48 219 t.

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 Ghana
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Ghana in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Ghana 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 Ghana in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ghana 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 Ghana in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ghana 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 Ghana, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ghana 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 Ghana in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ghana 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 Ghana in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ghana 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 Ghana, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ghana 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 Ghana in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ghana 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 Ghana in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ghana 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 Ghana, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ghana 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 Ghana in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ghana 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 Ghana in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ghana 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 Ghana, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ghana 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 Ghana

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

Ghana's production of lemons and limes has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 47 580 tonnes, maintaining a relatively stable output compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lemons and limes from Ghana

Exports in kind, t

The export market for lemons and limes from Ghana showed significant fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 8.5 tonnes, then surged to a peak of 52.9 tonnes in 2020, marking a 6.2-fold increase. This represents a dramatic year-on-year rise of 519.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 29.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ghana in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(29.0%)	(25.6%)	519.4%	48.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Burkina Faso and Germany were the main importers of Ghanaian lemons and limes, together accounting for 83.0% of total exports by volume. The remaining share went to other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values for lemons and limes from Ghana followed an unstable trend. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 43.3 thousand US dollars, while the lowest occurred in 2020 at 3.5 thousand US dollars, resulting in a peak-to-trough ratio of 12.2 times. In 2020, exports fell sharply by 87.1% compared to the previous year. The largest increase was seen in 2018, with a growth of 28.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	28.4%	(36.2%)	(87.1%)	(52.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany and Croatia were the leading destinations for Ghana's lemon and lime exports in value terms, jointly representing 84.9% of total export revenue. Other markets made up the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports lemons and limes to Ghana

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes of lemons and limes into Ghana experienced irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market. The lowest volume was in 2017, rising to a peak of 143.7 tonnes in 2020, a 2.2-fold increase. In 2020, imports jumped by 89.5% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a decrease of 33.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ghana in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	74.6%	(33.0%)	89.5%	30.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the primary sources for Ghana's lemon and lime imports by volume were South Africa (45.3%), Spain (10.9%), and Egypt (10.4%). Together, these three countries supplied 66.6% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market for lemons and limes in Ghana was marked by volatility. The lowest value was in 2019 at 48.0 thousand US dollars, climbing to a peak of 140.2 thousand US dollars in 2020, a 2.9-fold gap. In 2020, import value increased by 191.9% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 47.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	81.6%	(47.0%)	191.9%	41.2%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, South Africa (39.9%), Spain (16.6%), and the Netherlands (15.5%) were the top suppliers of lemons and limes to Ghana in value terms, collectively accounting for 72.0% of total import expenditure.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io