08055010 - Lemons (Citrus limon - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia), Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) is highly concentrated. 🇿🇦 South Africa captures 51.4% of imports (€909.1M), followed by 🇹🇷 Türkiye (21.7%). With an HHI of 3461, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia), Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) are concentrated on a few markets. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom accounts for 52.0% (€353.7M), ahead of 🇨🇭 Switzerland (25.2%). The top three destinations are 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇳🇴 Norway.

Within the EU, 🇳🇱 Netherlands concentrates 40.5% of Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia), Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) imports, well ahead of 🇮🇹 Italy (11.0%). The top importing member states are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇵🇹 Portugal.

In 2025, imports were surging (58.3%) and exports rising (11.0%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia), Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia), Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) (NC8 08055010) is 🇿🇦 South Africa, accounting for 51.4% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia), Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum)?

The extra-EU trade balance for Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia), Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) (NC8 08055010) is €-1.1B over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €1.8B, exports: €680.8M).

How much does the EU import of Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia), Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum)?

The EU imported €1.8B of Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia), Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) (NC8 08055010) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 1.7B kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia), Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum)?

The weighted average import price of Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia), Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) (NC8 08055010) is €1.02/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia), Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum)?

The leading EU member state importer of Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia), Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) (NC8 08055010) is 🇳🇱 Netherlands, accounting for 40.5% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were surging (58.3%) and exports rising (11.0%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇿🇦 South Africa	€909.1M	51.4%	829.4M kg
2	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€383.8M	21.7%	448.9M kg
3	🇦🇷 Argentina	€322.9M	18.3%	311.2M kg
4	🇪🇬 Egypt	€42.3M	2.4%	48.4M kg
5	🇨🇱 Chile	€40.5M	2.3%	29.9M kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€353.7M	52.0%	301.4M kg
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€171.7M	25.2%	103.4M kg
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€31.1M	4.6%	22.9M kg
4	🇽🇸 XS	€25.7M	3.8%	20.7M kg
5	🇨🇦 Canada	€16.5M	2.4%	13.3M kg
6	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€9.8M	1.4%	8.0M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇿🇦 South Africa	€909.1M	829.4Mt	€1.10/kg	53.5%
2	🇹🇷 Turkey	€383.8M	448.9Mt	€0.8550/kg	22.6%
3	🇦🇷 Argentina	€322.9M	311.2Mt	€1.04/kg	19.0%
4	🇪🇬 Egypt	€42.3M	48.4Mt	€0.8739/kg	2.5%
5	🇨🇱 Chile	€40.5M	29.9Mt	€1.36/kg	2.4%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€353.7M	301.4Mt	€1.17/kg	58.1%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€171.7M	103.4Mt	€1.66/kg	28.2%
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€31.1M	22.9Mt	€1.36/kg	5.1%
4	🇽🇸 XS	€25.7M	20.7Mt	€1.24/kg	4.2%
5	🇨🇦 Canada	€16.5M	13.3Mt	€1.24/kg	2.7%
6	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€9.8M	8.0Mt	€1.22/kg	1.6%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇿🇦 South Africa	€909.1M	829.4Mt	€1.10/kg	53.5%
2	🇹🇷 Turkey	€383.8M	448.9Mt	€0.8550/kg	22.6%
3	🇦🇷 Argentina	€322.9M	311.2Mt	€1.04/kg	19.0%
4	🇪🇬 Egypt	€42.3M	48.4Mt	€0.8739/kg	2.5%
5	🇨🇱 Chile	€40.5M	29.9Mt	€1.36/kg	2.4%

EU External Trade - Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia), Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum)

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