08055090 - Lemons (Citrus limon - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia), Limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia) is highly concentrated. 🇧🇷 Brazil captures 74.4% of imports (€587.3M), followed by 🇨🇴 Colombia (12.8%). With an HHI of 5742, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The main extra-EU export markets for Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia), Limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia) are 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇳🇴 Norway. 🇷🇺 Russia absorbs 30.9% of European exports (€36.6M).

Within the EU, 🇳🇱 Netherlands concentrates 89.4% of Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia), Limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia) imports, well ahead of 🇫🇷 France (4.1%). The top importing member states are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany.

In 2025, imports were declining (-14.3%) and exports stable (-1.5%) 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), Limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia) to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia), Limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia) (NC8 08055090) is 🇧🇷 Brazil, accounting for 74.4% 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), Limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia)?

The extra-EU trade balance for Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia), Limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia) (NC8 08055090) is €-671.2M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €789.7M, exports: €118.5M).

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

The EU imported €789.7M of Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia), Limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia) (NC8 08055090) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 633.6M kg in volume.

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

The weighted average import price of Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia), Limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia) (NC8 08055090) is €1.25/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), Limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia)?

The leading EU member state importer of Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia), Limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia) (NC8 08055090) is 🇳🇱 Netherlands, accounting for 89.4% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were declining (-14.3%) and exports stable (-1.5%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇧🇷 Brazil	€587.3M	74.4%	513.8M kg
2	🇨🇴 Colombia	€101.1M	12.8%	58.5M kg
3	🇲🇽 Mexico	€47.8M	6.1%	25.5M kg
4	🇵🇪 Peru	€21.2M	2.7%	14.6M kg
5	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€15.8M	2.0%	9.7M kg
6	🇭🇳 Honduras	€669K	0.1%	569K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇷🇺 Russia	€36.6M	30.9%	18.1M kg
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€19.4M	16.4%	7.8M kg
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€16.6M	14.0%	7.9M kg
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€16.4M	13.9%	11.6M kg
5	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€9.6M	8.1%	5.0M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇧🇷 Brazil	€587.3M	513.8Mt	€1.14/kg	75.9%
2	🇨🇴 Colombia	€101.1M	58.5Mt	€1.73/kg	13.1%
3	🇲🇽 Mexico	€47.8M	25.5Mt	€1.87/kg	6.2%
4	🇵🇪 Peru	€21.2M	14.6Mt	€1.45/kg	2.7%
5	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€15.8M	9.7Mt	€1.63/kg	2.0%
6	🇭🇳 HN	€669K	569Kt	€1.18/kg	0.1%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇷🇺 Russia	€36.6M	18.1Mt	€2.02/kg	37.1%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€19.4M	7.8Mt	€2.48/kg	19.6%
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€16.6M	7.9Mt	€2.11/kg	16.8%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€16.4M	11.6Mt	€1.41/kg	16.7%
5	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€9.6M	5.0Mt	€1.91/kg	9.8%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇧🇷 Brazil	€587.3M	513.8Mt	€1.14/kg	75.9%
2	🇨🇴 Colombia	€101.1M	58.5Mt	€1.73/kg	13.1%
3	🇲🇽 Mexico	€47.8M	25.5Mt	€1.87/kg	6.2%
4	🇵🇪 Peru	€21.2M	14.6Mt	€1.45/kg	2.7%
5	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€15.8M	9.7Mt	€1.63/kg	2.0%
6	🇭🇳 HN	€669K	569Kt	€1.18/kg	0.1%

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