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Lemons and limes market in South-eastern Asia

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"South-eastern Asia" region includes following countries:

Brunei Darussalam

Myanmar

Cambodia

Indonesia

Laos

Malaysia

the Philippines

Timor-Leste

Singapore

Vietnam

Thailand

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume of lemons and limes in South-eastern Asia increased from 199 thousand tons in 2018 to 232 thousand tons in 2019. This initial growth coincided with a period of significant production increase in Asia, which rose by 17% in 2018, ensuring broader supply for the regional market.

After 2019, the market volume fluctuated, dropping to 226 thousand tons in 2020 but recovering to 236 thousand tons in 2021. The growth in 2021 occurred against the backdrop of rising lemon and lime consumption in the United States, which boosted global demand for these products. However, in 2022 the market contracted to 220 thousand tons.

In 2023, the market volume grew again, reaching 235 thousand tons. This rise was accompanied by a global peak in lemon and lime production, with Asian output hitting a record 10 million tons, supporting product availability in South-eastern Asia.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in South-eastern Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in South-eastern Asia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K 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, K 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 Brunei Darussalam in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Brunei Darussalam, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Brunei Darussalam in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Brunei Darussalam, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Brunei Darussalam in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Brunei Darussalam, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Brunei Darussalam in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Brunei Darussalam, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam 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, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 South-eastern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K 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

After two years of growth, lemon and lime production in South-eastern Asia declined. In 2020, the region produced 178.1 thousand tonnes, marking a moderate decrease of 3.5% from the previous year. Production peaked in 2019 at 184.6 thousand tonnes, with the largest annual increase occurring in 2018 at 7.8%. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 5%, averaging an annual growth rate of 1.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.8%	1.0%	(3.5%)	1.6%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two years of expansion, the value of lemon and lime production in South-eastern Asia fell. In 2020, output was valued at 214.6 million US dollars, down 0.9% from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 216.6 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase in 2018 at 12.2%. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 12.3%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 4.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in South-eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.2%	1.1%	(0.9%)	4.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lemons and limes from South-eastern Asia

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, South-eastern Asia exported 40 034 tonnes of lemons and limes, a 30.6% increase year-over-year. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 30 647 tonnes and peaked in 2018 at 43 815 tonnes, with the largest decline occurring in 2019 at 30.1%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 4.9%, averaging an annual decline of 1.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.1%	(30.1%)	30.6%	(1.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands, and China were the top destinations for lemon and lime exports from South-eastern Asia in volume terms. The United Arab Emirates accounted for 35.4% of exports, the Netherlands for 20.4%, and China for 12.1%. Together, these three countries represented 68.0% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, cross-border shipments of lemons and limes from South-eastern Asia were valued at 48.2 million US dollars, a 34.1% increase compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 35.9 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 51.3 million US dollars, with the largest decline in 2019 at 30.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.4%	(30.0%)	34.1%	0.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands, and China led as the top buyers of lemons and limes from South-eastern Asia in value terms. The United Arab Emirates held a 37.6% share of exports, the Netherlands 21.7%, and China 12.1%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 71.4% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports lemons and limes to South-eastern Asia

Imports in kind, t

Lemon and lime imports into South-eastern Asia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 87 521 tonnes, up 11.6% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 69.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 19.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.5%	30.6%	11.6%	19.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, China, South Africa, and Turkey were the primary sources for lemon and lime imports into South-eastern Asia in volume terms. China accounted for 40.7% of imports, South Africa for 20.4%, and Turkey for 6.8%. Together, these three countries made up 68.0% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Lemon and lime imports into South-eastern Asia rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports were valued at 118.9 million US dollars, a 13.1% increase from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, import value increased by 59.4%, averaging an annual growth rate of 16.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to South-eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.9%	30.6%	13.1%	16.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, South Africa, and Australia were the leading sources for lemon and lime imports into South-eastern Asia in value terms. China represented 41.2% of imports, South Africa 18.7%, and Australia 9.6%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 69.5% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to South-eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io