In 2023, India's lime and lemon production stood at approximately 3.75 million metric tons. The forecast indicates steady growth from 2024 to 2028, beginning with 3.8602 million metric tons in 2024 and reaching 4.2686 million metric tons by 2028. This represents an annual growth rate ranging from 2.71% to 2.38% year-on-year. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year period is approximately 2.52%.
Future trends to watch include:
- The impact of climate change on citrus production.
- Technological advancements in agriculture increasing yield efficiencies.
- Expansion in domestic and international demand influencing market dynamics.