Lemons and limes — Gross Production Value in South Africa

South Africa: Lemons and limes — Gross Production Value was 12.67 million 1000 SLC in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
12.67 million 1000 SLC
Change on year
down 34.3%
World rank
13th
of 81 countries
All-time high
19.27 million 1000 SLC
in 2023
All-time low
47,164 1000 SLC
in 1993
Years of data
34
1991–2024

Lemons and limes — Gross Production Value in South Africa, 1991–2024

05.0M10.0M15.0M20.0M1991200720241991: 50.6k 1000 SLC1992: 66.8k 1000 SLC1993: 47.2k 1000 SLC1994: 60.4k 1000 SLC1995: 87.5k 1000 SLC1996: 97.7k 1000 SLC1997: 93.1k 1000 SLC1998: 123.7k 1000 SLC1999: 143.2k 1000 SLC2000: 156.1k 1000 SLC2001: 226.7k 1000 SLC2002: 248.5k 1000 SLC2003: 332.4k 1000 SLC2004: 430.8k 1000 SLC2005: 203.4k 1000 SLC2006: 328.6k 1000 SLC2007: 429.9k 1000 SLC2008: 673.7k 1000 SLC2009: 369.0k 1000 SLC2010: 815.8k 1000 SLC2011: 1.0M 1000 SLC2012: 992.1k 1000 SLC2013: 1.3M 1000 SLC2014: 2.5M 1000 SLC2015: 2.6M 1000 SLC2016: 2.7M 1000 SLC2017: 3.3M 1000 SLC2018: 3.2M 1000 SLC2019: 13.2M 1000 SLC2020: 9.4M 1000 SLC2021: 8.6M 1000 SLC2022: 12.5M 1000 SLC2023: 19.3M 1000 SLC2024: 12.7M 1000 SLC

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 SLC.

Analysis

South Africa recorded 12.67 million 1000 SLC for lemons and limes — gross production value in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 34.3% on the previous year and up 414.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, lemons and limes — gross production value in South Africa peaked at 19.27 million 1000 SLC in 2023 and was at its lowest, 47,164 1000 SLC, in 1993.

That places South Africa 13th out of 81 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Lemons and limes — Gross Production Value in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Lemons and limes — Gross Production Value (current thousand SLC) in South Africa, 1991 to 2024.
Year 1000 SLC Change
1991 50,563 1000 SLC
1992 66,789 1000 SLC +32.1%
1993 47,164 1000 SLC -29.4%
1994 60,447 1000 SLC +28.2%
1995 87,488 1000 SLC +44.7%
1996 97,669 1000 SLC +11.6%
1997 93,128 1000 SLC -4.6%
1998 123,743 1000 SLC +32.9%
1999 143,196 1000 SLC +15.7%
2000 156,133 1000 SLC +9.0%
2001 226,709 1000 SLC +45.2%
2002 248,480 1000 SLC +9.6%
2003 332,376 1000 SLC +33.8%
2004 430,808 1000 SLC +29.6%
2005 203,365 1000 SLC -52.8%
2006 328,647 1000 SLC +61.6%
2007 429,878 1000 SLC +30.8%
2008 673,707 1000 SLC +56.7%
2009 368,997 1000 SLC -45.2%
2010 815,775 1000 SLC +121.1%
2011 1.04 million 1000 SLC +27.1%
2012 992,102 1000 SLC -4.3%
2013 1.30 million 1000 SLC +31.5%
2014 2.46 million 1000 SLC +88.7%
2015 2.63 million 1000 SLC +6.9%
2016 2.68 million 1000 SLC +1.7%
2017 3.34 million 1000 SLC +24.7%
2018 3.18 million 1000 SLC -4.8%
2019 13.17 million 1000 SLC +314.5%
2020 9.38 million 1000 SLC -28.8%
2021 8.60 million 1000 SLC -8.3%
2022 12.52 million 1000 SLC +45.6%
2023 19.27 million 1000 SLC +53.9%
2024 12.67 million 1000 SLC -34.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 85,576 1000 SLC 47,164 1000 SLC 143,196 1000 SLC 9
2000s 339,910 1000 SLC 156,133 1000 SLC 673,707 1000 SLC 10
2010s 3.16 million 1000 SLC 815,775 1000 SLC 13.17 million 1000 SLC 10
2020s 12.49 million 1000 SLC 8.60 million 1000 SLC 19.27 million 1000 SLC 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 10 Jamaica 15.94 million 1000 SLC compare
  2. 11 Algeria 15.50 million 1000 SLC compare
  3. 12 Iraq 13.48 million 1000 SLC compare
  4. 14 Rwanda 9.69 million 1000 SLC compare
  5. 15 Nepal 9.26 million 1000 SLC compare
  6. 16 Guyana 9.08 million 1000 SLC compare

See the full ranking of 88 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is lemons and limes — gross production value in South Africa?
Lemons and limes — gross production value in South Africa was 12.67 million 1000 SLC in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest lemons and limes — gross production value recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 19.27 million 1000 SLC in 2023.
What is the lowest lemons and limes — gross production value recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 47,164 1000 SLC in 1993.
How does South Africa rank for lemons and limes — gross production value?
South Africa ranks 13th out of 81 countries with data for 2024.
Is lemons and limes — gross production value rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 414.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Lemons and limes — Gross Production Value (current thousand SLC). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Lemons and limes — Gross Production Value (current thousand SLC)
Unit
1000 SLC
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
88 places, 2,553 data points, 1991–2024
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