China leads global citrus production with 49.464 million metric tons, showing a 3.04% increase year-on-year. Brazil follows at 19.446 million metric tons with a marginal 0.031% growth. India's production stands at 15.461 million metric tons with a significant 4.27% growth. Mexico, with 9.2839 million metric tons, shows a 1.59% increase, while Spain decreased by 1.69% to 6.2248 million metric tons. The United States has a slight decline of 0.014% with 5.5536 million metric tons.
Other notable countries include Egypt (4.9648 million metric tons, +1.91%), Nigeria (4.3352 million metric tons, +1.07%), and Iran (4.121 million metric tons, +1.16%). Emerging markets such as Vietnam (2.0232 million metric tons, +5.99%), Tanzania (0.67148 million metric tons, +5.05%), and Malawi (0.28332 million metric tons, +5.08%) show robust growth. Conversely, countries like Japan (-4.31%), Costa Rica (-1.65%), and Ethiopia (-3.31%) have notable declines in production.
Future trends to watch include the impact of climate change on crop yields, technological advancements in agricultural practices, and shifts in global demand and trade policies. Increasing production capacities in emerging markets and sustainability practices will likely play a significant role in shaping the global citrus production landscape.
Top countries in Citrus Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 49,464,000 | 2023 | +2.83% | +3.04% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Brazil | 19,446,000 | 2023 | -0.17% | +0.031% | View data |
| 3 | 3 India | 15,461,000 | 2023 | +2.94% | +4.27% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Mexico | 9,283,900 | 2023 | +1.45% | +1.59% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 6,224,800 | 2023 | -0.09% | -1.69% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United States | 5,553,600 | 2023 | -4.83% | -0.014% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Egypt | 4,964,800 | 2023 | +1.61% | +1.91% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Nigeria | 4,335,200 | 2023 | +1% | +1.07% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Iran | 4,121,000 | 2023 | +0.95% | +1.16% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Argentina | 3,681,700 | 2023 | +1.3% | +0.78% | View data |
