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Lemons and limes market in Honduras

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 Honduras expanded significantly in 2019, reaching over 31 600 t, a 14% increase from the previous year. However, this growth was followed by a contraction in 2020, when the market size fell by 13% to 27 500 t.

Market volume continued to decline through 2021 and 2022, dropping to 25 400 t by the end of the period. A turnaround occurred in 2023, with consumption rising 3% to 26 100 t. That year, the National Service for Agricultural Health and Safety (SENASA) provided phytosanitary surveillance for Persian lemon plantations destined for export and domestic sale, helping to stabilize production and maintain international shipments.

In 2024, the local market experienced temporary shortages and high prices for lemons in the capital region. Currency depreciation increased the cost of imported fertilizers, affecting production expenses. Additionally, a new agreement promoted the responsible use of phytosanitary products, strengthening regulatory frameworks for agricultural inputs.

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

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

Honduras experienced a two-year increase in lemons and limes production before seeing a decline. In 2020, the country produced 31 253 tons, marking a moderate 9.3% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 10.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.3%. The peak was reached in 2019 at 34 471 tons, which also saw the largest annual increase of 11.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.8%	11.6%	(9.3%)	3.3%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following two years of growth, Honduras's lemons and limes production value declined. In 2020, the output was valued at 8 368 thousand US dollars, showing a slight 2.5% reduction from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, the value increased by 17.7%, translating to an annualized rate of 5.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 8 587 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 16.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Honduras in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.5%	16.8%	(2.5%)	5.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lemons and limes from Honduras

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Honduras exported 3 760 tons of lemons and limes, representing a 31.4% increase year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 32.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.8%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, at 12.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.8%	(12.2%)	31.4%	9.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and France were the dominant markets for Honduras's lemons and limes exports in volume, together accounting for 85.5% of total flows, while other countries made up the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Honduras exported lemons and limes worth 1 007 thousand US dollars in 2020, indicating a 41.3% advance from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 41.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.3%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 8.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.2%	(8.1%)	41.3%	12.3%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, the United States was the leading destination for Honduras's lemons and limes exports in value terms, accounting for 70.4% of total flows, with the rest distributed among various smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports lemons and limes to Honduras

Imports in kind, t

Honduras's lemons and limes import volume increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 50 tons, reflecting a 47.7% rise compared to the prior year. From 2018 to 2020, imports grew by 50.2%, with an annualized rate of 14.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	1.7%	47.7%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Mexico and El Salvador were the primary sources for Honduras's lemons and limes imports in volume, jointly representing 88.3% of total flows, while other partners accounted for the remaining share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Honduras's lemons and limes imports totaled 44 thousand US dollars, showing a moderate 6.4% year-over-year rise. From 2018 to 2020, imports decreased by 41.9%, with an annualized rate of 16.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 41 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 45.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(45.4%)	6.4%	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Honduras's lemons and limes imports in value terms were primarily directed towards El Salvador and Mexico, whose combined share reached 87.5% of total flows, with other destinations playing a secondary role.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io