In 2023, India led global lime and lemon production (17.26%), followed by Mexico and China. Notable growth was seen in South Africa (10.83%) and Colombia (14.08%). In contrast, Argentina saw a decline of 1.8%. Other noteworthy increases included Kenya (29.94%) and Nepal (12.86%). Both countries are exhibiting strong production expansion. While India's growth was steady at 3.5%, Mexico's production increased by 4.14%. Spain and Greece experienced slight declines. The United States showed modest growth at 1.49%.
Future trends to watch for include continued growth in African countries such as Kenya and South Africa, potential stabilization in Argentina, and rising production in emerging producers driven by favorable climate conditions and technological advancements. Monitoring these dynamics could inform strategic decisions in the global lime and lemon market.
Top countries in Limes and Lemons Gross Production Share by Country (Thousand US Dollars PPP = 2004–2006)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 India | 17.26 | 2023 | +2.13% | +3.5% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Mexico | 14.41 | 2023 | +2.49% | +4.14% | View data |
| 3 | 3 China | 12.06 | 2023 | +0.022% | +0.69% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Argentina | 8.39 | 2023 | +8.57% | -1.8% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Brazil | 7.17 | 2023 | +1.73% | +0.68% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 4.82 | 2023 | +0.75% | -0.79% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United States | 4.01 | 2023 | +0.33% | +1.49% | View data |
| 8 | 8 South Africa | 3.66 | 2023 | +8.86% | +10.83% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Colombia | 2.46 | 2023 | +12.02% | +14.08% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Iran | 2.24 | 2023 | +0.61% | +0.25% | View data |