In 2016 India produced about 391 thousand tonnes of pomelos and grapefruits from 16,271 hectares, an average yield of 24,000 kg per hectare. That is up 147% on ten years earlier. Yield per hectare has risen 9% over the same period.
Production
Area harvested
Yield
India against the world
The world average is 24,969 kg per hectare. Israel leads at 92,588 kg per hectare.
| # | Country | Yield (kg/ha) | Share of world output |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Israel | 92,588 | 1.5% |
| 2 | China, mainland | 47,048 | 53.2% |
| 3 | South Africa | 31,002 | 4.3% |
| 4 | Türkiye | 28,796 | 1.5% |
| 5 | Argentina | 28,155 | 1.3% |
| 6 | United States of America | 26,051 | 3.2% |
| 7 | Mexico | 22,858 | 4.9% |
| 8 | Tunisia | 21,849 | 1.1% |
| 9 | Syrian Arab Republic | 15,213 | 1.5% |
| 10 | Thailand | 14,234 | 2.7% |
| 11 | Viet Nam | 13,529 | 12.4% |
| 12 | Sudan | 10,579 | 3.1% |
How does your pomelos and grapefruits 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.