Countries by Lemon production

Lemons are not only a staple in culinary arts and refreshing beverages, but they also play a crucial role in various industrial applications due to their richness in vitamin C and antioxidants. Lemons thrive in a Mediterranean climate, characterized by mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. The data presented here for the year 2023 provides insights into Lemon production trends as recorded in the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) stats database.

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Map of countries by Lemon production

Global Lemon Production

In 2023, global Lemon production reached around 23.6 million tonnes. Over the years, Lemon production has shown a significant upward trend, from approximately 2.6 million tonnes in 1961 to the current figures. Notable shifts include the rapid increase during the early 2000s and the steady growth in recent years, underscoring the rising demand and strategic cultivation improvements globally.

Lemon Production by Country

  • India: With a production of approximately 3.8 million tonnes, India leads the world in Lemon production as of 2023.
  • Mexico: Producing around 3.2 million tonnes, Mexico is a key player in the global Lemon industry.
  • China: China contributes about 2.6 million tonnes to the global Lemon market, showcasing significant agricultural output.
  • Turkey: Known for its favorable climate for citrus fruits, Turkey produced around 2.3 million tonnes.
  • Canada: According to FAO stats, Canada does not produce any Lemons in 2023.
Country Production (tonnes) Production per Person (kg) Harvested Area (ha) Yield (kg/ha)
India 3,787,000 2.834 312,000 12.138
Mexico 3,249,216.79 26.048 210,735 15.418
China 2,610,791.1 1.873 121,348 21.515
Turkey 2,325,726 27.242 56,439 41.208
Argentina 1,998,272.53 44.911 58,368 34.236
Brazil 1,724,330 8.229 66,399 25.969
Spain 1,148,870 24.623 51,670 22.235
United States of America 1,012,420 3.089 24,039 42.116
South Africa 809,887.93 14.03 36,909 21.943
Colombia 541,235.62 10.84 41,479 13.048
Iran 492,925.96 6.029 28,720 17.163
Italy 472,960 7.826 24,780 19.086
Sudan 396,777.92 9.726 32,247 12.304
Egypt 359,451.66 3.687 18,347 19.592
Peru 339,051.72 10.854 28,453 11.916
Chile 261,959.57 14.906 9,458 27.697
Thailand 166,775 2.411 16,372 10.187
Syria 135,691 7.421 7,481 18.138
Guatemala 132,029.47 7.631 5,985 22.06
Lebanon 107,244.83 17.6 3,594 29.84
Bangladesh 99,930 0.605 63,385 1.577
Pakistan 97,573 0.483 12,006 8.127
Venezuela 90,952.35 2.858 7,132 12.753
Algeria 89,860.27 2.112 4,034 22.276
Dominican Republic 82,962.52 8.081 44,735 1.855
Australia 73,120 2.919 3,111 23.504
Greece 72,780 6.759 3,420 21.281
Israel 70,487 7.913 2,621 26.893
Zimbabwe 68,341.38 4.602 1,706 40.059
Saudi Arabia 66,333.21 1.985 3,337 19.878
Nepal 61,485 2.104 8,385 7.333
Tunisia 59,355.08 5.186 3,981 14.91
Kenya 59,118.22 1.16 5,860 10.088
Jordan 49,779 4.865 2,548 19.536
Uruguay 49,348.5 14.076 2,071 23.828
Ghana 48,936.86 1.652 7,394 6.618
Mali 42,041.1 2.2 5,367 7.833
Taiwan 38,859 1.648 2,594 14.98
Morocco 38,197.79 1.098 3,578 10.676
Portugal 36,210 3.519 1,760 20.574
Costa Rica 35,828.61 7.161 1,727 20.746
Honduras 34,566.47 3.836 1,068 32.366
Bolivia 32,717.62 2.893 4,370 7.487
Yemen 29,700.7 1.027 2,584 11.494
Ecuador 28,107.46 1.647 4,987 5.636
Jamaica 25,882.43 9.485 1,539 16.818
Libya 23,894.68 3.693 2,323 10.286
El Salvador 20,518.41 3.089 1,317 15.58
Malaysia 17,484.97 0.535 1,007 17.363
Somalia 16,304.85 1.074 2,641 6.174
Palestinian Territories 15,459.21 3.398 507 30.492
Malawi 14,324.76 0.799 2,569 5.576
France 14,300 0.212 2,580 5.543
Sri Lanka 14,041 0.655 8,800 1.596
Panama 13,243.55 3.184 1,039 12.746
Uzbekistan 11,161.23 0.342 588 18.982
Tanzania 10,406.37 0.192 2,144 4.854
Paraguay 9,056.57 1.284 530 17.088
United Arab Emirates 9,000 0.943 203 44.335
Guyana 8,731.25 11.162 189 46.197
Oman 8,331 1.663 1,721 4.841
Laos 8,308.65 1.194 1,244 6.679
Japan 8,133.6 0.064 549 14.815
Congo-Kinshasa 6,964.69 0.086 459 15.174
New Zealand 6,950.8 1.418 363 19.148
Rwanda 6,291.89 0.524 1,484 4.24
Azerbaijan 6,149.6 0.621 535 11.495
Albania 6,038.79 2.104 89 67.852
Congo-Brazzaville 5,236.43 0.97 472 11.094
Iraq 4,562.99 0.116 3,306 1.38
Madagascar 4,481.4 0.171 1,389 3.226
Guinea-Bissau 4,471.88 2.822 732 6.109
Tajikistan 4,401.15 0.493 309 14.243
Cuba 4,351.71 0.388 543 8.014
Ethiopia 4,175.24 0.039 1,680 2.485
Cyprus 4,150 4.855 440 9.432
Georgia 3,100 0.831 1,058 2.93
Mozambique 3,089.44 0.107 892 3.463
Cambodia 3,004.24 0.187 300 10.014
Djibouti 2,931.3 2.794 540 5.428
Central African Republic 2,866.8 0.605 544 5.27
Trinidad and Tobago 2,525.94 1.862 460 5.491
The Bahamas 2,311.58 6.062 186 12.428
Tonga 2,231.87 22.174 1,102 2.025
Haiti 1,867.53 0.168 443 4.216
Dominica 1,812.98 25.43 292 6.209
Philippines 1,174.49 0.011 585 2.008
Vanuatu 930 3.054 80 11.625
Antigua and Barbuda 430.96 4.994 91 4.736
Croatia 370 0.088 60 6.167
Malta 357 0.75 25 14.28
Burkina Faso 323.05 0.016 46 7.023
Saint Lucia 294 1.644 20 14.7
Grenada 288.37 2.791 18 16.021
Kuwait 219.01 0.052 10 21.901
Suriname 205.89 0.362 13 15.838
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 149 1.36 17 8.765
Bhutan 139.13 0.191 39 3.567
Niue 108.52 66.823 28 3.876
Brunei 67.16 0.159 16 4.197
Seychelles 55.57 0.59 3 18.523
Maldives 38 0.1 5 7.6
Bosnia and Herzegovina 13 0.003 1 13
Cook Islands 0.9 0.048 0 ∞
Kyrgyzstan 0.86 0 2 0.43

Top Lemon Producing Countries by Share

  • India holds a dominant 16% share in global Lemon production, highlighting its significant contribution to the global market.
  • Mexico makes up nearly 14% of the world's Lemon production, reinforcing its status as a major producer.
  • China accounts for over 11% of global production, underscoring its agricultural capacity.
  • Turkey contributes approximately 9.8% to the global output, showcasing its strong presence in the Lemon producing countries.

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