Lemons and limes — Production in China, mainland

China, mainland: Lemons and limes — Production was 2.32 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2.32 million t
Change on year
up 1.0%
World rank
4th
of 125 countries
All-time high
4.13 million t
in 2008
All-time low
4,000 t
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Lemons and limes — Production in China, mainland, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

China, mainland recorded 2.32 million t for lemons and limes — production in 2024.

The figure is up 1.0% on the previous year and up 8.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, lemons and limes — production in China, mainland peaked at 4.13 million t in 2008 and was at its lowest, 4,000 t, in 1961.

China, mainland ranks 4th of 125 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 5,444 t 4,000 t 6,000 t 9
1970s 7,850 t 5,500 t 13,000 t 10
1980s 45,550 t 16,000 t 103,000 t 10
1990s 189,550 t 110,000 t 346,000 t 10
2000s 1.51 million t 279,000 t 4.13 million t 10
2010s 2.15 million t 1.78 million t 2.48 million t 10
2020s 2.30 million t 2.23 million t 2.35 million t 5

Countries ranked near China, mainland

  1. 1 India 3.84 million t compare
  2. 2 Mexico 3.29 million t compare
  3. 3 China, People's Republic of 2.35 million t compare
  4. 5 Argentina 2.15 million t compare
  5. 6 Brazil 1.72 million t compare
  6. 7 Spain 919,510 t compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is lemons and limes — production in China, mainland?
Lemons and limes — production in China, mainland was 2.32 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest lemons and limes — production recorded in China, mainland?
The highest recorded value was 4.13 million t in 2008.
What is the lowest lemons and limes — production recorded in China, mainland?
The lowest recorded value was 4,000 t in 1961.
How does China, mainland rank for lemons and limes — production?
China, mainland ranks 4th out of 125 countries with data for 2024.
Is lemons and limes — production rising or falling in China, mainland?
Over the last ten years it is up 8.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China, mainland data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Lemons and limes — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Lemons and limes — Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
168 places, 8,191 data points, 1961–2024
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