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Lemons and limes market in Thailand

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 Thailand increased from 153.7 thousand tons in 2018 to 166.2 thousand tons in 2023, reflecting overall growth across the six-year period. This expansion was not linear, as the market encountered a significant downturn in 2020 when volume contracted by 4.7% to 148.4 thousand tons.

A vigorous recovery followed in 2021, with market volume jumping 9.9% to reach 163.1 thousand tons, surpassing pre-dip levels. The market then stabilized in 2022 before recording a further 1.9% growth in 2023, ending the period at its highest point.

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 Thailand
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Thailand in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Thailand 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, 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. 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 Thailand in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Thailand 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 Thailand in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Thailand 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 Thailand, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Thailand 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 Thailand in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Thailand 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 Thailand in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Thailand 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 Thailand, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Thailand 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 Thailand in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Thailand 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 Thailand in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Thailand 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 Thailand, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Thailand 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 Thailand in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Thailand 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 Thailand in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Thailand 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 Thailand, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Thailand 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 Thailand

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, Thailand ranked as the 17th largest producer of lemons and limes from 2017 to 2020.

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, Thailand produced 148.4 K t of lemons and limes, a decrease of 3.3% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 153.4 K t, which also saw the largest increase of 0.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Thailand in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.5%)	0.8%	(3.3%)	(1.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lemons and limes from Thailand

Exports in kind, t

The export market for lemons and limes from Thailand showed significant volatility during these years. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 7 t, with the largest decline of 97.8% recorded that year. In 2020, exports surged to 6 765 t, representing a dramatic increase of 96 061.3% compared to 2019, marking the peak with a 962-fold difference between the two years.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(61.8%)	(97.8%)	96 061.3%	100.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Laos, and China were the primary destinations for Thailand's lemon and lime exports, accounting for 91.8% of total exports in kind. Specifically, Russia held 47.0% of exports, Laos 31.5%, and China 13.2%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance in value terms exhibited notable fluctuations during this period. The lowest export value was recorded in 2019 at 24 K $ US, with the largest decline of 91.3% occurring that year. In 2020, export value peaked at 6 757 K $ US, showing a steep increase of 28 537.1% compared to 2019, resulting in a 286-fold shift between the two years.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(50.0%)	(91.3%)	28 537.1%	132.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia and Laos dominated Thailand's lemon and lime exports in value terms, together forming 81.2% of total exports. Russia accounted for 67.9% of total flows, while Laos contributed 13.3%, with other partners making up the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports lemons and limes to Thailand

Imports in kind, t

Thailand's imports of lemons and limes increased for the third consecutive year in 2020. The import volume reached 6 827 t in 2020, marking a sudden increase of 181.2% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 393.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 70.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	34.1%	31.0%	181.2%	70.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand's imports of lemons and limes in kind were almost entirely sourced from China, which accounted for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Thailand's imports of lemons and limes in value terms also rose for the third year in a row in 2020. The country imported 5 035 K $ US worth of lemons and limes in 2020, which is 33.8% higher than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 183.8%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 41.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.4%	92.2%	33.8%	41.6%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, 100.0% of Thailand's lemon and lime imports in value terms were directed to China, making this market overwhelmingly dominant.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io