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Lemons and limes market in Zimbabwe

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 Zimbabwe expanded steadily from 2018 to 2023, with total market volume rising from 53 623 tons to 65 696 tons. This growth was underpinned by a consistent increase in domestic production, which climbed from 53 936 tons to 70 038 tons over the same period.

While exports grew substantially from 313 tons to 4 359 tons, the domestic market continued to grow as increases in production more than offset the outbound shipments. Imports remained negligible throughout, indicating that local output fully supplied the market.

The pace of market expansion slowed in 2022, when volume increased only marginally to 63 421 tons, but it regained momentum in 2023 with a rise to 65 696 tons. The overall trend reflects a strengthening domestic production base that has absorbed rising export activity without compromising local availability.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Zimbabwe ranked 28th globally in lemon and lime production.

Top producers of lemons and limes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Zimbabwe's lemon and lime production grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 60 438 tonnes, marking a 6.9% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production rose by 19.2%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 6.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.4%	4.8%	6.9%	6.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lemons and limes from Zimbabwe

Exports in kind, t

Zimbabwe's lemon and lime exports expanded for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 937.3 tonnes, reflecting a 114.9% gain compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports surged by 31 142.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 578.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10 323.0%	39.5%	114.9%	578.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa dominated the geographical structure of Zimbabwe's lemon and lime exports in kind, accounting for 97.5% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 3.3% drop, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 30 875.0%. In 2020, the value of exported lemons and limes from Zimbabwe reached 93 846 US dollars, which is 56.6% higher than the previous year. Overall, there was a 469-fold variation between the minimum in 2017 and the maximum in 2020.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	30 875.0%	(3.3%)	56.6%	677.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, exports in value terms remained heavily concentrated on South Africa, which represented 98.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports lemons and limes to Zimbabwe

Imports in kind, t

Zimbabwe imported 2.5 tonnes of lemons and limes in 2020, showing little change year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 94.3%, with a compound annual decline rate of 61.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	(61.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, imports in kind of lemons and limes to Zimbabwe were almost entirely sourced from South Africa, which held a 100.0% share of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

In 2020, the value of imported lemons and limes in Zimbabwe reached 151 US dollars, with minimal variation compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 99.7%, with a compound annual decline rate of 85.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	(85.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, the geographical pattern of imports in value terms highlighted a strong reliance on South Africa, which accounted for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io