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
Lemons and limes — Gross Production Value in South Africa, 1991–2024
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More agriculture & rural data for South Africa
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0283 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 186.56 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.812 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3618 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.8% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2025)
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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