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Lemons and limes market in Portugal

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 Portugal showed significant volatility between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 23 943 t in 2018, it surged to 36 048 t in 2019 before contracting to 32 608 t in 2020. A sharp recovery to 49 269 t occurred in 2021, followed by a drop to 26 192 t in 2022 and a rebound to 41 542 t in 2023.

Domestic production expanded consistently from 16 450 t to 36 210 t over the same period, driven by small family producers in traditional growing regions such as Algarve and Ribatejo. In 2020, the African citrus psyllid pest affected citrus cultivation, influencing agricultural practices for lemons, yet production continued to grow. The market structure remained anchored by direct sales from local producers to consumers without intermediaries.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Portugal
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Portugal in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Portugal 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 Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025
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 Portugal

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of lemons and limes, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of lemons and limes, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Portugal's production of lemons and limes has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 27 190 tonnes, marking a modest 7.9% increase from 2020. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production surged by 65.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 18.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	41.0%	8.7%	7.9%	18.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Portugal's production of lemons and limes has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 28 915 thousand US dollars, up 2.1% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 34.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Portugal in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.5%	8.5%	2.1%	10.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lemons and limes from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

Portugal's exports of lemons and limes have grown for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports reached 34 263 tonnes, showing a significant 19.1% increase from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports climbed by 49.2%, averaging 14.3% growth per year. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 20 301 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 11.6%. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with a jump of 41.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.6%)	41.7%	19.1%	14.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Spain remained the primary destination for Portugal's lemons and limes, accounting for 73.5% of total exports by volume. The rest was distributed among other countries.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Portugal's exports of lemons and limes have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 36 436 thousand US dollars, reflecting a robust 12.7% rise from the year before. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 21.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.7%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 22 841 thousand US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 23.8%. The largest increase was in 2020, with a surge of 41.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(23.8%)	41.5%	12.7%	6.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Spain continued to be the main market for Portugal's lemons and limes, taking 70.3% of total export value. The remaining value was spread across other countries.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports lemons and limes to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

Portugal's imports of lemons and limes have risen for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country imported 55 000 tonnes, indicating a sharp 55.7% increase over the past year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 85%, equating to an average annual rate of 22.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.9%	9.1%	55.7%	22.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, three key markets—South Africa, Spain, and Argentina—together made up 85.6% of Portugal's total imports of lemons and limes by volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Portugal's imports of lemons and limes have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to approximately 58 053 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp 42.7% gain year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports rose by 55.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 15.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 34 858 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 6.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.7%)	16.7%	42.7%	15.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, South Africa (45.9% of import value), Spain (25.8%), and Argentina (9.7%) formed the core group of markets for Portugal's lemons and limes imports, together representing 81.5% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io