Lemon essential oil trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in lemon essential oil was worth $524.4 million in 2024, about 17.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 6% since 2017, and up 19% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $524.4M | 17.2K t |
| 2023 | $442.2M | 14.9K t |
| 2022 | $466.4M | 18.0K t |
| 2021 | $436.6M | 17.8K t |
| 2020 | $436.3M | 20.1K t |
| 2019 | $481.6M | 16.1K t |
| 2018 | $524.6M | 16.3K t |
| 2017 | $492.5M | 16.7K t |
Top lemon essential oil exporting countries
Argentina is the largest exporter with 36% of world exports, followed by Peru and Italy. The top three supply 66% between them, out of 100 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | $189.9M | 36% |
| Peru | $106.6M | 20% |
| Italy | $48.7M | 9.3% |
| United States | $35.4M | 6.7% |
| Brazil | $17.2M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $16.8M | 3.2% |
| Mexico | $16.3M | 3.1% |
| South Africa | $15.9M | 3% |
| Uruguay | $12.6M | 2.4% |
| Spain | $12.4M | 2.4% |
| France | $10.1M | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $8.6M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Ireland is the biggest buyer with 29% of world imports, ahead of the United States and the United Kingdom. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 66% across 158 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $152.5M | 29% |
| United States | $150.4M | 29% |
| United Kingdom | $43.1M | 8.2% |
| Netherlands | $33.0M | 6.3% |
| China | $15.3M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $14.7M | 2.8% |
| France | $13.4M | 2.6% |
| Japan | $11.1M | 2.1% |
| Uruguay | $9.4M | 1.8% |
| Italy | $8.7M | 1.7% |
| Singapore | $8.5M | 1.6% |
| Mexico | $8.2M | 1.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $30.44 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Peru averaged $103.43 per kg and Italy $16.45 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3301.13: Oils, essential: of lemon (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes. HS 3301 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most lemon essential oil?
Argentina exported $189.9 million in 2024, 36% of the world total, followed by Peru (20%) and Italy (9%). In all, 100 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most lemon essential oil?
Ireland imported $152.5 million in 2024, 29% of world imports, ahead of the United States (29%) and the United Kingdom (8%). The top three importers together take 66%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in lemon essential oil?
It was worth $524.4 million in 2024, about 17.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 6% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $524.6 million. 100 countries reported exports and 158 reported imports.
What is the average price of lemon essential oil per kg?
The world average declared value was about $30.44 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Peru averaged $103.43 per kg and Italy $16.45 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for lemon essential oil?
The HS code for lemon essential oil is subheading 3301.13, in chapter 33 (essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 3301 page.
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