This document provides information about lemons and limes. It discusses their botanical names, production levels, major growing regions, export markets, nutritional comparison, and uses. Argentina is the world's largest lemon producer and exporter. The market for imported lemons is growing in China. Lemons are commonly used as garnishes in hotels and restaurants while limes are divided into quality classes for export. The document also lists frequently asked questions about highest price markets, export requirements and trends, and prices for Indian exports.

2. About
Lemon-Lime !
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• Botanical Name:Limes/lemons
(Citrus aurantifolia Swingle & Citrus
limon)
• Lime/Lemon :Commences from
the 3rd year with 50-60 fruits per
tree & stabilises in the 8th year.
Average production is about 1000-
1500 fruits per tree after
stabilization. Economic life of
plantation: 15 to 25 years
• Lemon is grown in an area of 18.39
lakh hectares, mainly in the four
southern states of Kerala, Tamil
Nadu, Andhra Pradeshand
Karnataka.

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Marketing Lemon - Lime
• Argentina is the world’s largest producer of
lemons and is a major lemon exporter
• The Japan market for imported lemons is
substantial
• The market for imported lemons in China is not
very large, but is growing

4. Lemon vs
Lime ?
• Lemon and lime,
both have acidic
properties. However,
they vary slightly in
terms of flavor and
smell etc
• Lemon and Lime
contain almost
similar nutritional
value and health
properties. However,
due to high quantity
if Vitamin C,
antioxidants and
folate, and versatile
uses, lemon has an
edge over lime.

5. CONSUMERS
PERSPECTIVE
• Lemons are
generally used in
Hotels and
restaurants as
garnishes for food
and drinks
• Consumed by
Lemon Juice
makers &
Households

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Export Market Scenario
• Limes are divided into three classes: Extra Class,
Class I and Class II
• All imports of fresh limes into Europe originate in
developing countries, principally Brazil and Mexico
• Find a European importer at trade fairs such as Fruit
Logistica in Germany or Fruit Attraction in Madrid
• At the moment, the situation in the global market is
strongly determined by the high prices in the US.

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FAQ
• Which is the highest price market?
• What are Phyto Sanatory requirements?
• Which trends offer opportunities on the European
market for fresh limes?
• What about Organic Lemon?
• What are export market prices & destinations for India?

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