Lemons and limes exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Morocco exported lemons and limes worth $4.0 million (6.3 thousand tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $12.9 million.
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 | $4.0M | 6.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 10.4K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 7.9K t |
| 2020 | $12.9M | 16.3K t |
| 2019 | $9.9M | 15.7K t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 11.5K t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 12.1K t |
Where Morocco exports lemons and limes to
Most of it went to Mauritania (32%), France (22%), Netherlands (13%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+186% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritania | $1.3M | 32% |
| France | $866K | 22% |
| Netherlands | $502K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $387K | 9.7% |
| Germany | $307K | 7.7% |
| Canada | $201K | 5% |
| Austria | $59K | 1.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $58K | 1.4% |
| Senegal | $56K | 1.4% |
| Russia | $45K | 1.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.63 per kg, 40% below the world average of $1.05, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Morocco 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 Morocco?
Morocco exported lemons and limes worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 158 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy lemons and limes from Morocco?
Mauritania was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by France (22%) and the Netherlands (13%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 48 buyer countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 399% on the year.
What is the average export price of lemons and limes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.63 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $1.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of lemons and limes from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, a fall of 62%. The peak was 2020 at $12.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 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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