Key Market Indicators
Lemon consumption in Iran is set to drop slightly by the end of 2026. During 2021, the country consumed 311,000 metric tons of the citrus fruit, a figure that is expected to reach 303,600 metric tons by 2026. This marks a decrease of 0.4% on average each year since 2017. Production of lemons in Iran is projected to increase slightly by the end of 2026. In 2021, the country produced 492,340 metric tons of the citrus fruit, a figure that is expected to rise to 477,970 metric tons by 2026. This marks an increase of 0.5% annually since 1966. In 2021, Iran was the ninth-largest producer of lemons in the world, with South Africa in the lead producing 477,970 metric tons. China, Mexico and Argentina ranked second, third and fourth respectively.