The production of lemons and limes in Malaysia has shown a relatively stable trend from 2014 to 2023, fluctuating around 7.0 Thousand Metric Tons. Noteworthy deviations occurred in 2015 with a 14.29% increase and in 2020 with a significant 17% decrease, followed by a recovery in 2021 with a 20.48% increase. From 2023 onwards, the production is forecasted to slightly decline, with a projected value of approximately 6.96 Thousand Metric Tons by 2028. This represents a marginal average decline of -0.09% per year over the next five years.
Future trends to watch for:
- Impact of climatic changes on production stability.
- Technological advancements in agriculture that might boost yield.
- Market demand fluctuations which could affect production incentives.
