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Lemons and limes market in Seychelles

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 Seychelles expanded from 226.8 tons in 2018 to 329.2 tons in 2023. The initial growth was supported by improved import access following the 2016 lifting of the embargo on fresh fruits and vegetables from Réunion, which increased supplies. Government policies, such as the 2018 moratorium on large hotel construction, also encouraged smaller local establishments and stimulated demand for agricultural products.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused a sharp contraction, with market volume falling to 149.9 tons as travel restrictions and supply-chain disruptions reduced tourism and imports. Subsequent recovery was driven by the gradual return of tourism and a heightened focus on food security, which boosted demand and helped the market reach 232.1 tons by 2022.

Throughout the period, sustained consumer interest in sustainable and locally sourced produce, along with government support for young farmers and strict phytosanitary import controls, helped stabilize domestic production while import volumes largely dictated overall market size.

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 Seychelles
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Seychelles in kind, 2018-2023, kg
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Seychelles 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, kg
  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, kg
  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 Seychelles in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Seychelles 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 Seychelles in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Seychelles 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 Seychelles, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Seychelles 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 Seychelles in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Seychelles 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 Seychelles in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Seychelles 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 Seychelles, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Seychelles by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, K $ 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 Seychelles

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

Top producers of lemons and limes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Seychelles has seen lemon and lime production grow for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 56 780 kg, marking a modest 1.2% increase over the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, overall production rose by 4%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Seychelles in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.4%	1.3%	1.2%	1.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lemons and limes from Seychelles

The sector overview indicates that Seychelles did not export any lemons or limes between 2017 and 2020.

Imports lemons and limes to Seychelles

Imports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, lemon and lime imports into Seychelles fell sharply. In 2020, imports totaled 211.0 t, representing a significant 55.8% drop from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports declined by 30.7%, with an average annual decrease of 11.5%. The peak was in 2019 at 211.0 t, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 27.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	27.5%	23.1%	(55.8%)	(11.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Egypt and South Africa were the primary sources for lemon and lime imports, together accounting for 81.6% of total volume, with other partners making up the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After rising for two years, the value of lemon and lime imports into Seychelles dropped. In 2020, imports amounted to 294.1 K $ US, a 40.6% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value fell by 32.1%, translating to an average annual decline of 12.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 495.3 K $ US, with the largest year-on-year increase also in 2019 at 11.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.6%	11.5%	(40.6%)	(12.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Egypt, South Africa, and France led as the top suppliers of lemons and limes to Seychelles in value terms. Egypt accounted for 46.1% of imports, South Africa for 28.9%, and France for 7.8%, together representing 82.8% 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 Seychelles in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io