In 2024 India produced about 3,836 thousand tonnes of lemons and limes from 319 thousand hectares, an average yield of 12,023 kg per hectare. That is up 35% on ten years earlier. Yield per hectare has risen 21% over the same period.
Production
Area harvested
Yield
India against the world
Among the 16 countries that each grow at least 1% of the world's lemons and limes, India ranks 16 of 16 for yield in 2024, at 12,023 kg per hectare. The world average is 15,960 kg per hectare. United States of America leads at 40,838 kg per hectare.
| # | Country | Yield (kg/ha) | Share of world output |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States of America | 40,838 | 4.0% |
| 2 | Türkiye | 31,872 | 7.5% |
| 3 | Argentina | 31,252 | 9.3% |
| 4 | Chile | 27,892 | 1.2% |
| 5 | Brazil | 25,176 | 7.4% |
| 6 | China, mainland | 22,863 | 10.0% |
| 7 | South Africa | 21,833 | 3.2% |
| 8 | Egypt | 20,262 | 1.6% |
| 9 | Spain | 18,047 | 4.0% |
| 10 | Italy | 17,480 | 1.9% |
| 11 | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 17,138 | 2.2% |
| 12 | Mexico | 15,263 | 14.2% |
| 13 | Peru | 14,651 | 1.8% |
| 14 | Colombia | 13,254 | 2.6% |
| 15 | Sudan | 12,829 | 1.8% |
How does your lemons and limes yield compare?
Averages are national figures and depend on irrigation, variety and season. Your own field can be well above or below them.
Source: FAO, FAOSTAT crops and livestock products (CC BY 4.0). National totals for India, including FAO estimates; they can differ from Indian ministry releases.