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Lemons and limes market in Malawi

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, lemon and lime production in Malawi rose from 15 421 tonnes to 18 525 tonnes, with market volume reaching 18 578 tonnes. This initial growth was driven by domestic demand and favorable agricultural factors, supported by the presence of state-owned companies in the sector.

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the economy in 2020, leading to adjustments in demand and a temporary dip in production to 17 231 tonnes. However, production rebounded strongly in 2021, growing by 13.3% to 19 522 tonnes, fueled by improved agricultural conditions and sustained local consumption.

After stabilizing around 19 273 tonnes in 2022, production surged to 24 273 tonnes in 2023, pushing the total market volume to 24 340 tonnes. The overall expansion from 2018 to 2023 reflects consistent growth in local lemon and lime cultivation.

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 Malawi
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Malawi in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Malawi 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 Malawi in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malawi 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 Malawi in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malawi 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 Malawi, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malawi 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 Malawi in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malawi 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 Malawi in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malawi 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 Malawi, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malawi 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 Malawi

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

Malawi's lemons and limes production saw a two-year improvement before declining. In 2020, the country produced 17 231 tonnes, marking a 7.0% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 26.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.2%. The peak was reached in 2019 at 18 525 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 20.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.3%	20.1%	(7.0%)	8.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lemons and limes from Malawi

As noted in the market study, Malawi did not export any lemons or limes between 2017 and 2020.

Imports lemons and limes to Malawi

Imports in kind, kg

Malawi's imports of lemons and limes rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country imported 77 629 kilograms, a sharp 45.9% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 77.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 21.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.6%	13.1%	45.9%	21.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa was the dominant supplier of lemons and limes to Malawi, accounting for 96.3% of total imports by volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

Malawi's imports of lemons and limes in value terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 91 842 US dollars, a dramatic 43.8% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 76.7%, with an average annual rate of 20.9%.

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