Lemons and limes exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported lemons and limes worth $99.9 million (99.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $99.9M | 99.5K t |
| 2023 | $86.7M | 75.0K t |
| 2022 | $79.1M | 75.7K t |
| 2021 | $66.0M | 93.3K t |
| 2020 | $62.4M | 46.3K t |
| 2019 | $46.0M | 51.6K t |
| 2018 | $41.9M | 40.3K t |
| 2017 | $35.1M | 33.3K t |
Where Egypt exports lemons and limes to
The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (30%), United Arab Emirates (10%), Russia (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Ukraine grew fastest (+307% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $30.5M | 31% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9.9M | 9.9% |
| Russia | $8.5M | 8.5% |
| Kuwait | $5.2M | 5.3% |
| Ukraine | $3.0M | 3% |
| Greece | $2.7M | 2.7% |
| Oman | $2.6M | 2.6% |
| Malaysia | $2.6M | 2.6% |
| Canada | $2.4M | 2.4% |
| Hong Kong | $2.4M | 2.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.00 per kg, close to the world average of $1.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt lemons and limes exports (HS 0805.50): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 0805.50: Fruit, edible: lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum), limes (Citrus aurantifolia , Citrus latifolia), fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of lemons and limes exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported lemons and limes worth $99.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 99.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 158 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy lemons and limes from Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 30% of the value ($30.5 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (10%) and Russia (8%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 109 buyer countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 307% on the year.
What is the average export price of lemons and limes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.00 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of lemons and limes from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $35.1 million in 2017 to $99.9 million in 2024, an increase of 184%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $64.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for lemons and limes?
The HS code for lemons and limes is subheading 0805.50. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0805 page.
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