In 2023, Spain dominated European lemon production, reaching 1.02 million metric tons, followed by Italy at 0.3742 million metric tons. Portugal, Croatia, and Malta had significantly lower outputs. Year-on-year variations indicate a 1.6% increase in Spain, a decline of 1.61% in Italy, a 1.42% rise in Portugal, no change in Croatia, and a 7.79% drop in Malta. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past five years highlights Spain's continued growth against Italy's decline, amidst minor fluctuations in smaller producers.
Future trends to watch include:
- An increasing focus on sustainable practices in Spain to maintain its lead.
- Potential recovery and growth strategies in Italy to reverse declining production.
- Emerging development in smaller markets like Portugal.
- The impact of climate change on crop yields and quality across Europe.
Top countries in Lemons Production by Country
| # | 5 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 1,020 | 2023 | +1.41% | +1.6% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 374.2 | 2023 | -1.63% | -1.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 17.6 | 2023 | +1.15% | +1.42% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Croatia | 0.3 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Malta | 0.2 | 2023 | 0% | -7.79% | View data |
