Lemons and limes market in Oceania

Earlier Report Observations

The market for lemons and limes in Oceania grew consistently from 2018 to 2023, with production increasing from 61 453 t to 84 731 t. This expansion in domestic output reduced the region's import dependency, as imports fell sharply after a peak in 2020. As a result, the total market volume rose from 60 892 t to 79 907 t over the six-year period.

In value terms, the market exhibited greater volatility, reaching a high of 114.0 million $ in 2020 due to elevated import prices before moderating to 111.1 million $ by 2023. The trade structure shifted notably: exports remained substantial, while the steep decline in imports after 2020 coincided with and supported the rise in local production.

Global supply dynamics in 2023 provided relevant context for these trends. Significant production growth in Mexico and area expansion in South Africa boosted worldwide lemon and lime availability. Meanwhile, adverse weather and crop issues in Spain and France constrained European output. These factors altered international trade flows and price levels, likely encouraging Oceania's continued production growth and its move toward greater self-sufficiency.

Production lemons and limes in Oceania

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of lemons and limes, 2017-2020

World map of production of lemons and limes, 2017-2020

Oceania's production of lemons and limes has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 67 276 tonnes, marking a modest 3.5% increase from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 18.1%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 5.7%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following two years of growth, Oceania's production value for lemons and limes declined. In 2020, the output was valued at 95 498 thousand US dollars, showing a moderate 3.2% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value increased by 4.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 98 684 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 6.0% rise.

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

Exports lemons and limes from Oceania

Exports in kind, t

Oceania's exports of lemons and limes have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 7 955 tonnes, reflecting a modest 6.1% rise compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 23.4%, equating to an average annual rate of 7.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, three main markets—Japan, Indonesia, and China—collectively accounted for 64.6% of Oceania's total exports of lemons and limes by volume.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of improvement, Oceania's export value for lemons and limes declined. In 2020, exports were valued at 11 292 thousand US dollars, showing a slight 0.8% decrease year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 9.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.0%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 11 382 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 7.6% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Japan (29.2% of export value), Indonesia (23.2%), and China (11.6%) were the main markets for Oceania's lemons and limes exports by value, together representing 64.0% of total flows.

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

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

Imports lemons and limes to Oceania

Imports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Oceania's imports of lemons and limes increased. In 2020, imports totaled 8 277 tonnes, up by 28.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 2.2%, which corresponds to an average annual decline of 0.7%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 6 425 tonnes, while the largest drop occurred in 2018 with a 23.2% decrease.

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

During 2017-2020, the United States accounted for 72.2% of Oceania's total imports of lemons and limes by volume, with the remainder distributed among various smaller destinations.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market showed volatility over the observed period. In 2019, imports hit their lowest point, followed by a peak in 2020, with a 2.2-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imported volumes were valued at 29 810 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp 121.8% increase compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 13 439 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 16.9% drop.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the United States and Egypt were the key partners for Oceania's imports of lemons and limes by value, together holding a 94.3% share of total flows, with other partners making up the remainder.

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

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