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Lemons and limes market in Mali

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 Mali reached its highest volume in 2018 at 49 766 tonnes. This peak was supported by growing consumer recognition of the fruit's health benefits, including its antioxidant properties and perceived role in disease prevention, which helped sustain demand. Concurrently, lemon trading emerged as a key economic activity in Bamako, with a structured seasonal campaign starting each September in major local markets, contributing to market vitality.

Following the 2018 high, the market entered a period of decline, with volume falling to 45 411 tonnes in 2020 and dropping further to 40 143 tonnes by 2022. This multi-year contraction was driven primarily by reduced domestic production.

In 2023, the market reversed course, growing by 8.7% to reach 43 654 tonnes. This recovery marked a partial rebound from the low point observed in the previous year.

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 Mali
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Mali in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Mali 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mali in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Mali by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mali in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Mali by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Mali, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mali 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mali in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Mali by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mali in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Mali by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Mali, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mali by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mali in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Mali by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mali in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Mali by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mali, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mali by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mali in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Mali by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mali in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Mali by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mali, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mali 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 Mali

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

In 2020, Mali produced 44 841 tonnes of lemons and limes, marking a moderate year-on-year decline of 8.8%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 26.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.1%. Production peaked in 2018 at 49 190 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 38.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	38.4%	-	(8.8%)	8.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lemons and limes from Mali

Market data indicates that Mali did not export any lemons or limes between 2017 and 2020.

Imports lemons and limes to Mali

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes showed irregular fluctuations, reflecting a volatile market environment. The lowest point was recorded in 2019 at 37 tonnes, which represented a significant decline of 93.5% from the previous year. In 2020, imports surged to 570 tonnes, a dramatic increase of 1 431.2% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2019, imports varied by a factor of 29 between their highest and lowest points.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(46.6%)	(93.5%)	1 431.2%	(19.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Côte d'Ivoire, Morocco, and South Africa were the main sources of imports by volume. Côte d'Ivoire accounted for 43.9% of imports, Morocco for 35.4%, and South Africa for 19.4%. Together, these three countries represented 98.7% of total import volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values exhibited irregular changes, pointing to market volatility. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 7.7 thousand US dollars, which marked a sharp decline of 93.1% from the previous year. In 2020, imports rose to approximately 46.2 thousand US dollars, a gain of 497.5% compared to 2019. From the peak in 2017 to the trough in 2019, import values changed by a factor of 23.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(35.4%)	(93.1%)	497.5%	(35.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Morocco, South Africa, and Côte d'Ivoire were the leading suppliers of lemons and limes to Mali by value. Morocco contributed 42.9% of import value, South Africa 32.4%, and Côte d'Ivoire 18.3%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 93.6% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io