Grapefruit and pomelos production in DR Congo
In 2024 DR Congo produced 9,187 t of grapefruit and pomelos, the 35th largest in the world (0.09% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 2.9%. The record was 23,047 t in 1965. Area harvested: 608 ha, yield 15.1 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 9,187 t
- World rank
- 35 of 75
- 10-year change
- −2.9%
- Record
- 23,047 t
- 1965
Grapefruit and pomelos in DR Congo, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
DR Congo compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.09%
- 0.11% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 15.1
- world 25.0 (−39%)
- kg per person
- 0.08
- world 1.21
- 10-year change
- −2.9%
- world +19%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | Australia | 12,040 | 0.12% |
| 34 | Zimbabwe | 9,284 | 0.09% |
| 35 | DR Congo | 9,187 | 0.09% |
| 36 | France | 9,040 | 0.09% |
| 37 | Lebanon | 8,781 | 0.09% |
Map of world production of grapefruit and pomelos
Share of the world total; DR Congo is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,187 | −0.3% | 608 | 15.11 |
| 2023 | 9,218 | −0.3% | 610 | 15.11 |
| 2022 | 9,250 | +0.4% | 612 | 15.11 |
| 2021 | 9,216 | +0.6% | 613 | 15.03 |
| 2020 | 9,161 | −0.9% | 611 | 14.99 |
| 2019 | 9,240 | −1.1% | 615 | 15.02 |
| 2018 | 9,339 | −1.1% | 621 | 15.04 |
| 2017 | 9,442 | −0.9% | 626 | 15.08 |
| 2016 | 9,529 | +0.2% | 630 | 15.13 |
| 2015 | 9,509 | +0.5% | 629 | 15.12 |
| 2014 | 9,458 | −2.0% | 625 | 15.13 |
| 2013 | 9,654 | −2.6% | 635 | 15.20 |
| 2012 | 9,911 | −2.6% | 657 | 15.09 |
| 2011 | 10,172 | +0.5% | 668 | 15.23 |
| 2010 | 10,121 | +0.5% | 659 | 15.36 |
| 2009 | 10,070 | +0.5% | 656 | 15.35 |
| 2008 | 10,020 | +0.5% | 653 | 15.34 |
| 2007 | 9,970 | +0.5% | 650 | 15.34 |
| 2006 | 9,920 | +0.5% | 647 | 15.33 |
| 2005 | 9,870 | +0.5% | 643 | 15.35 |
| 2004 | 9,820 | +0.5% | 640 | 15.34 |
| 2003 | 9,770 | +0.6% | 637 | 15.34 |
| 2002 | 9,716 | +0.7% | 633 | 15.35 |
| 2001 | 9,644 | −3.6% | 629 | 15.33 |
| 2000 | 10,008 | −3.7% | 652 | 15.35 |
| 1999 | 10,394 | +0.5% | 660 | 15.75 |
| 1998 | 10,341 | +0.6% | 650 | 15.91 |
| 1997 | 10,283 | +3.1% | 640 | 16.07 |
| 1996 | 9,975 | −3.7% | 650 | 15.35 |
| 1995 | 10,354 | −33% | 520 | 19.91 |
| 1994 | 15,398 | +8.4% | 760 | 20.26 |
| 1993 | 14,208 | +8.4% | 720 | 19.73 |
| 1992 | 13,110 | +8.4% | 670 | 19.57 |
| 1991 | 12,096 | −5.2% | 620 | 19.51 |
| 1990 | 12,754 | +6.3% | 636 | 20.05 |
| 1989 | 12,000 | 0.0% | 600 | 20.00 |
| 1988 | 12,000 | +9.1% | 600 | 20.00 |
| 1987 | 11,000 | 0.0% | 600 | 18.33 |
| 1986 | 11,000 | +10% | 600 | 18.33 |
| 1985 | 10,000 | 0.0% | 600 | 16.67 |
| 1984 | 10,000 | 0.0% | 600 | 16.67 |
| 1983 | 10,000 | +5.3% | 600 | 16.67 |
| 1982 | 9,500 | +5.6% | 600 | 15.83 |
| 1981 | 9,000 | 0.0% | 600 | 15.00 |
| 1980 | 9,000 | 0.0% | 600 | 15.00 |
| 1979 | 9,000 | +13% | 600 | 15.00 |
| 1978 | 8,000 | −11% | 600 | 13.33 |
| 1977 | 9,000 | 0.0% | 650 | 13.85 |
| 1976 | 9,000 | +5.9% | 650 | 13.85 |
| 1975 | 8,500 | +6.3% | 650 | 13.08 |
| 1974 | 8,000 | 0.0% | 600 | 13.33 |
| 1973 | 8,000 | 0.0% | 600 | 13.33 |
| 1972 | 8,000 | 0.0% | 600 | 13.33 |
| 1971 | 8,000 | 0.0% | 600 | 13.33 |
| 1970 | 8,000 | 0.0% | 600 | 13.33 |
| 1969 | 8,000 | 0.0% | 600 | 13.33 |
| 1968 | 8,000 | −4.1% | 600 | 13.33 |
| 1967 | 8,345 | −32% | 600 | 13.91 |
| 1966 | 12,207 | −47% | 800 | 15.26 |
| 1965 | 23,047 | +40% | 1,600 | 14.40 |
| 1964 | 16,468 | +45% | 1,100 | 14.97 |
| 1963 | 11,396 | +11% | 800 | 14.25 |
| 1962 | 10,292 | +12% | 700 | 14.70 |
| 1961 | 9,206 | — | 700 | 13.15 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 38 t USD 19,000
- Importer rank
- 108 of 150
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of grapefruit and pomelos in DR Congo?
DR Congo produced 9,187 t in 2024, 0.09% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does DR Congo rank in the world for production of grapefruit and pomelos?
DR Congo ranked 35th of 75 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 53.2% of the world total.
How has the production of grapefruit and pomelos in DR Congo changed?
It fell by 2.9% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +19% for the world. The record was 23,047 t in 1965.
What is the yield of grapefruit and pomelos in DR Congo?
15.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (9,187 t from 608 ha), against a world average of 25.0 t/ha.
Does DR Congo export or import pomelos and grapefruits?
In 2024 DR Congo reported no exports and imports of 38 t (USD 19,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for DR Congo is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.