Countries by Total Citrus production

Total Citrus fruits, including oranges, lemons, limes, and more, are crucial to global agriculture due to their widespread consumption and nutritional value. These fruits flourish in subtropical and tropical climates, thriving in regions with sufficient warmth and sunlight. This page presents the latest available data for 2023, sourced from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) stats database as of 2025, highlighting significant production trends and insights.

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Global Total Citrus Production

In 2023, the global production of Total Citrus reached around 169 million tonnes, showcasing a steady increase over the years. From just around 25 million tonnes in 1961, production has grown significantly, maintaining an upward trajectory. This growth highlights increased efficiency and improved agricultural techniques in citrus cultivation.

Total Citrus Production by Country

  • China leads the world with a staggering production of around 47 million tonnes of Total Citrus fruits.
  • Brazil follows as the second-largest producer, contributing approximately 20 million tonnes.
  • India ranks third, producing roughly 15 million tonnes.
  • Mexico, with a production of about 9.5 million tonnes, highlights its position among the top producers.
  • Canada is not listed as a producer in the FAO database, indicating no significant production in the country.
Country Production (tonnes) Production per Person (kg) Harvested Area (ha) Yield (kg/ha)
China 46,672,949.22 33.485 3,031,806 15.394
Brazil 20,476,943.5 97.727 701,788 29.178
India 14,605,000 10.928 1,100,000 13.277
Mexico 9,494,579.66 76.116 677,929 14.005
Turkey 7,877,982 92.278 180,452 43.657
Spain 5,813,710 124.599 297,120 19.567
Egypt 5,258,183.65 53.932 236,609 22.223
United States of America 4,468,729.3 13.634 239,180 18.684
Nigeria 4,229,445.99 21.426 850,278 4.974
Iran 4,190,740.3 51.259 131,030 31.983
South Africa 3,554,239.89 61.571 109,882 32.346
Argentina 3,513,643.21 78.968 137,289 25.593
Italy 3,179,780 52.614 147,380 21.575
Vietnam 3,025,941.59 31.966 161,614 18.723
Indonesia 2,923,349.16 11.031 76,477 38.225
Pakistan 2,229,520 11.044 171,136 13.028
Algeria 1,769,043.7 41.58 70,825 24.978
Peru 1,636,391.19 52.386 88,354 18.521
Colombia 1,623,059.24 32.507 107,575 15.088
Morocco 1,550,882.02 44.598 126,637 12.247
Thailand 1,284,072.6 18.56 89,239 14.389
Greece 1,124,990 104.473 42,200 26.659
Syria 971,782.1 53.148 49,949 19.455
Sudan 877,854.23 21.518 84,307 10.413
Australia 816,821.06 32.608 40,201 20.318
Japan 768,569.7 6.076 41,145 18.68
Ghana 749,459.29 25.307 25,293 29.631
Tunisia 728,708.71 63.663 35,656 20.437
Chile 669,350.87 38.088 28,278 23.67
South Korea 646,517.61 12.521 22,159 29.176
Venezuela 595,066.6 18.696 41,559 14.319
Mali 589,787 30.866 40,175 14.68
Israel 557,255 62.557 17,427 31.977
Angola 488,133 16.688 41,296 11.82
Taiwan 465,871 19.76 24,687 18.871
Bolivia 454,012.94 40.152 54,805 8.284
Tanzania 440,570.84 8.129 43,394 10.153
Guinea 394,424.06 33.191 55,502 7.106
Guatemala 372,561.45 21.533 23,838 15.629
Portugal 351,740 34.179 22,860 15.387
Paraguay 326,674.76 46.317 8,062 40.52
Nepal 319,045.06 10.919 34,023 9.377
Kenya 316,246.01 6.207 33,155 9.538
Honduras 312,035.27 34.624 10,819 28.841
Lebanon 296,081.27 48.59 10,953 27.032
Panama 274,415.5 65.985 31,983 8.58
Zimbabwe 269,164.85 18.127 8,733 30.822
Costa Rica 256,318.45 51.229 19,080 13.434
Ecuador 244,247.41 14.311 34,294 7.122
Uruguay 235,197.16 67.084 12,972 18.131
Malawi 217,813.7 12.147 27,394 7.951
Dominican Republic 215,748.8 21.016 65,954 3.271
Saudi Arabia 188,177.79 5.632 8,373 22.474
Yemen 180,749.58 6.251 12,237 14.771
Congo-Kinshasa 179,938.09 2.212 11,666 15.424
Bangladesh 175,261 1.061 69,554 2.52
Iraq 166,193.03 4.225 129,658 1.282
Jordan 154,489 15.1 7,192 21.481
Jamaica 152,185.54 55.769 12,086 12.592
Haiti 145,120.47 13.059 28,571 5.079
Philippines 142,509.96 1.339 35,099 4.06
El Salvador 119,553.9 17.996 4,759 25.122
Sierra Leone 114,370.67 14.815 20,091 5.693
Côte d'Ivoire 112,232.78 4.506 11,410 9.836
Nicaragua 111,057.43 17.671 24,548 4.524
Madagascar 101,093.85 3.849 16,528 6.117
Swaziland 96,296.52 83.068 12,404 7.763
Laos 96,097.29 13.805 12,181 7.889
Libya 88,264.63 13.64 8,727 10.114
Vanuatu 86,480 284.007 4,580 18.882
Mozambique 79,273.91 2.747 6,418 12.352
France 72,750 1.081 6,950 10.468
Cambodia 72,182.61 4.492 12,567 5.744
Georgia 71,700 19.225 21,739 3.298
Azerbaijan 68,265.43 6.897 4,174 16.355
Senegal 57,767 3.673 7,739 7.464
Albania 56,728.61 19.764 1,433 39.587
Cyprus 51,260 59.967 2,930 17.495
Ethiopia 48,738.79 0.453 11,988 4.066
Croatia 44,240 10.553 1,990 22.231
Central African Republic 43,564.49 9.196 8,909 4.89
Malaysia 42,543.99 1.303 3,747 11.354
Cuba 38,557.5 3.436 8,265 4.665
Guyana 37,316.12 47.705 1,431 26.077
Somalia 33,145.3 2.183 5,348 6.198
The Bahamas 28,113.71 73.727 939 29.94
Dominica 26,709.27 374.641 4,157 6.425
Afghanistan 26,345.68 0.834 3,358 7.846
Uzbekistan 26,337.85 0.807 1,444 18.24
New Zealand 24,966.36 5.094 2,607 9.577
Palestinian Territories 23,344.99 5.131 920 25.375
Sri Lanka 22,965 1.071 14,971 1.534
Bhutan 21,308.92 29.305 1,859 11.463
Suriname 18,688.8 32.885 1,323 14.126
South Sudan 16,702.43 1.355 1,883 8.87
Trinidad and Tobago 15,874.56 11.701 3,501 4.534
Congo-Brazzaville 15,417.83 2.855 2,005 7.69
Benin 15,181.07 1.336 6,484 2.341
Togo 15,070.08 2.05 3,256 4.628
Belize 13,418 33.894 6,559 2.046
United Arab Emirates 12,803.84 1.342 400 32.01
Montenegro 12,295.91 19.757 1,151 10.683
Guinea-Bissau 11,588.45 7.312 2,153 5.382
Rwanda 9,467.7 0.789 3,162 2.994
Oman 8,331 1.663 1,721 4.841
Liberia 7,733.88 1.765 2,099 3.685
Tajikistan 6,227.42 0.697 426 14.618
Botswana 4,665.31 2.026 255 18.295
Zambia 4,242.17 0.251 925 4.586
Grenada 3,686.1 35.674 433 8.513
Tonga 3,135.01 31.147 1,334 2.35
Djibouti 2,938.81 2.802 542 5.422
Fiji 2,469.1 2.79 123 20.074
Namibia 2,051.22 0.85 239 8.583
East Timor 1,893.3 1.501 220 8.606
Burkina Faso 1,550.86 0.077 245 6.33
Gabon 1,376.31 0.666 224 6.144
Saint Lucia 1,006 5.625 45 22.356
Malta 980 2.06 0 ∞
Kazakhstan 833.88 0.046 53 15.734
Samoa 741.21 3.724 155 4.782
Mauritius 669.14 0.529 190 3.522
Bosnia and Herzegovina 649.04 0.172 307 2.114
Brunei 530.58 1.255 73 7.268
Qatar 504 0.206 152 3.316
Kuwait 480.41 0.114 22 21.837
Antigua and Barbuda 430.96 4.994 91 4.736
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 387 3.532 26 14.885
Cameroon 216.7 0.009 20 10.835
Niue 108.52 66.823 28 3.876
Kyrgyzstan 105.56 0.017 6 17.593
Seychelles 101.34 1.076 6 16.89
Russian Federation 65.42 0 19 3.443
Maldives 38 0.1 5 7.6
Cook Islands 15.84 0.852 2 7.92

Top Total Citrus Producing Countries by Share

  • China accounts for a substantial 27.6% of global citrus production, emphasizing its dominance in the market.
  • Brazil’s contribution is 12.1% of the total global production, reflecting its significant role.
  • India's share stands at 8.6%, showcasing its importance in the global citrus market.
  • Mexico contributes 5.6% to the global output, underlining its status as a key player.
  • Together, these four countries alone account for over half of the world's Total Citrus production, highlighting their significant influence on global supply.

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