10 World’s Biggest Producers of Lemon and Limes– According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database in 2022, There are 10 World’s Biggest Producers of Lemon and Limes. All of the country’s producers have huge population of lemon and limes trees and they can produce million tons of lemon and limes fruits.
Basically, lemon and limes is one of the most favorites fruits in the worlds. This contain many vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin c. Based on appearance, Lemons are usually bright yellow color, meanwhile limes are typically having green colour.
Statistically, in 2021, the world’s production of Lemon and Limes 20.8 million tons with world’s harvested area of lemon and limes reached 1.3 million hectares. Gradually, from time to time, the production of lemon and limes has gradually improved around 6-fold from 3,4 million tons in 1970 to 20.8 million tons in 2021. Furthermore, the harvested area also grown significantly from 263 thousand hectares in 1970 to 1.3 million hectares in 2021.
The Harvested Areas and World’s Production of Lemon and Limes From 1970 to 2021
| Years | Harvested Areas | Production of Lemons and Limes |
|---|---|---|
| (Hectares) | (Tons) | |
| 1970 | 263,337 | 3,499,239 |
| 1971 | 295,254 | 3,908,333 |
| 1972 | 302,156 | 3,931,394 |
| 1973 | 307,426 | 4,352,209 |
| 1974 | 320,937 | 4,471,028 |
| 1975 | 325,720 | 5,028,729 |
| 1976 | 330,527 | 4,497,172 |
| 1977 | 333,171 | 4,940,411 |
| 1978 | 339,881 | 4,743,845 |
| 1979 | 352,624 | 4,794,189 |
| 1980 | 393,631 | 5,136,814 |
| 1981 | 410,249 | 5,913,900 |
| 1982 | 430,707 | 5,805,988 |
| 1983 | 435,409 | 6,141,987 |
| 1984 | 450,302 | 5,832,721 |
| 1985 | 499,081 | 6,299,546 |
| 1986 | 516,497 | 6,659,477 |
| 1987 | 530,982 | 7,128,514 |
| 1988 | 551,363 | 7,062,318 |
| 1989 | 565,762 | 7,114,880 |
| 1990 | 563,641 | 7,251,228 |
| 1991 | 561,316 | 7,640,287 |
| 1992 | 583,919 | 7,713,624 |
| 1993 | 587,572 | 8,097,082 |
| 1994 | 597,842 | 8,072,338 |
| 1995 | 620,015 | 8,187,669 |
| 1996 | 645,748 | 8,705,678 |
| 1997 | 686,704 | 9,178,168 |
| 1998 | 707,875 | 9,236,920 |
| 1999 | 737,634 | 9,981,652 |
| 2000 | 789,359 | 10,830,000 |
| 2001 | 807,411 | 11,529,525 |
| 2002 | 818,341 | 11,939,788 |
| 2003 | 816,615 | 12,380,658 |
| 2004 | 836,267 | 12,280,993 |
| 2005 | 761,870 | 12,333,889 |
| 2006 | 984,390 | 13,487,197 |
| 2007 | 1,008,393 | 16,065,330 |
| 2008 | 1,076,856 | 16,834,769 |
| 2009 | 1,110,702 | 16,417,921 |
| 2010 | 1,039,249 | 14,712,969 |
| 2011 | 954,255 | 15,046,903 |
| 2012 | 971,824 | 15,014,562 |
| 2013 | 1,001,139 | 15,423,188 |
| 2014 | 1,021,404 | 15,919,996 |
| 2015 | 1,060,419 | 16,980,447 |
| 2016 | 1,059,959 | 17,063,992 |
| 2017 | 1,104,894 | 17,424,293 |
| 2018 | 1,170,185 | 19,397,975 |
| 2019 | 1,270,412 | 19,712,617 |
| 2020 | 1,297,515 | 20,462,547 |
| 2021 | 1,338,321 | 20,828,739 |
| Source : FAOSTAT, 2021 | ||
Specifically, based on the statistic production in Continent area, there are some main production area of lemon and limes. Asia still became the biggest producer of lemon and limes with production around 9 million tonnes. In the second position, Americas can produce around 8.2 million tons. Africa and Europe with production around 1.8 million tons and 1.6 million tons.
In the country production statistic, there are 10 World’s Biggest Producers of Lemon and Limes. All of this data was obtained from FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT) in 2022. Here are 10 World’s Biggest Producers of Lemon and Limes in 2021.
The Rank of 10 World’s Biggest Producers of Lemon and Limes in 2021
| Rank | Countries | Production of Lemon and Limes in 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| (Tons) | ||
| 1 | India | 3,548,000 |
| 2 | Mexico | 2,983,802 |
| 3 | China, mainland | 2,571,932 |
| 4 | Türkiye | 1,550,000 |
| 5 | Brazil | 1,499,714 |
| 6 | Argentina | 1,378,021 |
| 7 | Spain | 1,017,360 |
| 8 | United States of America | 801,950 |
| 9 | South Africa | 656,382 |
| 10 | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 478,972 |
| Source : FAOSTAT,2022 | ||
Brief Description of 10 World’s Biggest Producers of Lemon and Limes in 2021
1.India
India had become the biggest producer of lemon and limes in 2021. Statistically, the production lemon from India reached 3,548,000 tons. Geographically, in this mahatma Gandhi’s, there are some states that become the main production of lemon. These states include Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Orissa, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, and Assam. Meanwhile, the sweet lime in India can be found in Andhara Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, and Punjab. Based on cultivars, there are some popular limes in India. Some of them are vikram, prumalini, PKM and sai sharbati. Furrthermore, in Lemon cultivars, there are some popular lemon in India. Some of them are Gondhoraj, Pat Nebu, Rough Lemon, Rough Lemon, Mausambi-sweet lime, Nemu tenga, and Genoa lemon.
2.Mexico
Mexico still becomes the 2nd biggest producer of Lemon and Limes. In 2021, the production of limes and lemon from this country reached 2,983,802 tons. In this country, there are some main areas of lemon and limes. The states that become the main areas of lemon and limes are Michoacán, Veracruz, Oaxaca and Tamaulipas
3.China, mainland
China is the Asian country that has huge production of lemon and limes. In 2021, the production of lemon and lime from China reached 2,571,932 tons. Geographically, in China, some of the main productions of lemons are located in Tongnan District and sichuan province (Snow King Lemons).
4.Türkiye
Commonly, Turkey is also one of the World’s bigger producers of lemon and limes in 2021. Statistically, the production of lemon and limes from Turkey reached 1,550,000 tons. Geograhically, in this country, there are some main areas of lemon and limes plantations. Some of them are in Adana (Cukurova Plain), Antalya, and Izmir (near Aegean Sea). In this country, there are some popular lemons, some of them are Mayer Lemon, Enterdonato Lemon, and Lamas Lemon.
5.Brazil
Brazil is the 5th biggest producer of Lemon and limes in 2021. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of lemon and limes reached 1,499,714 tons. Geograhically, São Paulo, Minas Gerais , Pará, Amazonas, Paraná, Rio Grande do Sul, and Bahia are some of the main states production of lemon and limes in Brazil. Based on genetic, there are some lemon and limes in Brazil. Some of them are Rangpur lime, ‘Tahiti’ acid lime (CNPMF 2001),‘Meyer’ lemon.
6.Argentina
Argentina is the 6th biggest producer of Lemon and Limes in 2021. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of lemon and limes in Argentina reached 1,378,021 tons. Geographically, in Argentina, Tucuman, Salta and Jujuy provinces are some of the main region of lemon production / cultivation areas. Furthermore, based on cultivars, Genova and Eureka are some of the most popular lemons cultivated in Argentina.
7.Spain
Spain is the 7th biggest producer of Lemon and Limes in 2021. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of lemon and limes from Spain in 2021 reached 1,017,360 tons. Geographically, based in the regions, there are some provinces in Spain that has huge production of Lemon. Some of the province are Murcia,Valencia,Malaga, and Almeria. Furthermore, based on the type of Lemon, basically, Fino and Verna are some of the most popular lemons in Spain.
8.United States of America
The United States of America is the 8th biggest country producer of Lemon and Limes in 2021. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of Lemon and Limes from United States of America reached 801,950 tons. Geograhically, in USA, there are some state that has become the main region of Lemon. Some of them are California, Arizona, and Florida states.
9.South Africa
South Africa is the 9th biggest producer of Lemon and Limes in South Africa. Statistically, the production of Lemon from South Africa reached 656,382 tons Geographically, in South Africa, there are some states that has huge production of Lemons. Some of them are Eastern Cape, Western Cape, and Limpopo. Menawhile, Bearss and Tahiti are some of the most planted lime in South Africa. Limes in Africa still concentrated in Western Cape.
10.Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Iran is the 10th world’s biggest of Lemon and limes in 2021. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of Lemon and limes from Iran reached 478,972 tons. The lemon in Iran basically concentrated in southern regions of Iran and it is popular with ” Persian Sweet Lemons”.
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