Grapefruit and pomelos production in Israel
In 2024 Israel produced 147,311 t of grapefruit and pomelos, the 9th largest in the world (1.49% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 35%. The record was 534,150 t in 1982. Area harvested: 1,591 ha, yield 92.6 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 147,311 t
- World rank
- 9 of 75
- 10-year change
- −35%
- Record
- 534,150 t
- 1982
Grapefruit and pomelos in Israel, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Israel compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.5%
- 2.7% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 92.6
- world 25.0 (+271%)
- kg per person
- 15.7
- world 1.21
- 10-year change
- −35%
- world +19%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Thailand | 266,186 | 2.7% |
| 8 | Turkey | 150,000 | 1.5% |
| 9 | Israel | 147,311 | 1.5% |
| 10 | Syria | 143,288 | 1.5% |
| 11 | Argentina | 126,580 | 1.3% |
Map of world production of grapefruit and pomelos
Share of the world total; Israel is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 147,311 | −5.9% | 1,591 | 92.59 |
| 2023 | 156,573 | −11% | 1,509 | 103.76 |
| 2022 | 176,638 | +37% | 1,637 | 107.90 |
| 2021 | 128,974 | −11% | 1,975 | 65.30 |
| 2020 | 145,710 | −2.1% | 1,800 | 80.95 |
| 2019 | 148,800 | −0.1% | 1,733 | 85.86 |
| 2018 | 148,896 | −5.9% | 2,259 | 65.91 |
| 2017 | 158,255 | −10% | 1,621 | 97.63 |
| 2016 | 176,000 | −4.9% | 3,245 | 54.24 |
| 2015 | 185,029 | −19% | 3,819 | 48.45 |
| 2014 | 227,126 | +7.8% | 3,606 | 62.99 |
| 2013 | 210,681 | −15% | 3,083 | 68.34 |
| 2012 | 246,618 | +34% | 3,390 | 72.75 |
| 2011 | 183,682 | −10% | 3,580 | 51.31 |
| 2010 | 204,408 | −18% | 3,800 | 53.79 |
| 2009 | 249,414 | +3.5% | 4,180 | 59.67 |
| 2008 | 241,082 | −7.6% | 4,310 | 55.94 |
| 2007 | 261,037 | −1.9% | 5,340 | 48.88 |
| 2006 | 266,003 | +0.9% | 3,570 | 74.51 |
| 2005 | 263,540 | +12% | 3,190 | 82.61 |
| 2004 | 235,500 | −8.0% | 4,900 | 48.06 |
| 2003 | 255,900 | +1.6% | 4,180 | 61.22 |
| 2002 | 251,900 | −24% | 4,110 | 61.29 |
| 2001 | 329,500 | +34% | 4,440 | 74.21 |
| 2000 | 246,000 | −34% | 6,060 | 40.59 |
| 1999 | 372,200 | −1.4% | 5,980 | 62.24 |
| 1998 | 377,475 | −13% | 7,200 | 52.43 |
| 1997 | 435,000 | +15% | 7,000 | 62.14 |
| 1996 | 378,900 | −6.3% | 7,820 | 48.45 |
| 1995 | 404,400 | +20% | 8,078 | 50.06 |
| 1994 | 337,590 | −18% | 8,709 | 38.76 |
| 1993 | 412,550 | +23% | 9,001 | 45.83 |
| 1992 | 336,250 | −11% | 7,330 | 45.87 |
| 1991 | 378,800 | −6.3% | 6,953 | 54.48 |
| 1990 | 404,100 | +12% | 7,050 | 57.32 |
| 1989 | 361,700 | +15% | 7,040 | 51.38 |
| 1988 | 314,850 | −20% | 7,010 | 44.91 |
| 1987 | 392,200 | +4.1% | 6,970 | 56.27 |
| 1986 | 376,600 | +0.5% | 6,960 | 54.11 |
| 1985 | 374,900 | −8.0% | 7,040 | 53.25 |
| 1984 | 407,700 | −11% | 7,520 | 54.22 |
| 1983 | 457,700 | −14% | 7,150 | 64.01 |
| 1982 | 534,150 | +8.1% | 8,980 | 59.48 |
| 1981 | 494,000 | −2.9% | 9,460 | 52.22 |
| 1980 | 508,750 | +1.7% | 8,700 | 58.48 |
| 1979 | 500,400 | +8.5% | 9,000 | 55.60 |
| 1978 | 461,400 | −7.2% | 9,200 | 50.15 |
| 1977 | 497,200 | +8.4% | 9,110 | 54.58 |
| 1976 | 458,500 | +10% | 8,700 | 52.70 |
| 1975 | 416,800 | +5.4% | 8,500 | 49.04 |
| 1974 | 395,500 | +1.2% | 8,500 | 46.53 |
| 1973 | 390,750 | +17% | 8,400 | 46.52 |
| 1972 | 334,300 | −7.5% | 7,400 | 45.18 |
| 1971 | 361,300 | +27% | 6,700 | 53.93 |
| 1970 | 284,350 | +8.0% | 5,700 | 49.89 |
| 1969 | 263,400 | −0.5% | 5,700 | 46.21 |
| 1968 | 264,800 | +17% | 5,700 | 46.46 |
| 1967 | 226,150 | +21% | 5,700 | 39.68 |
| 1966 | 186,900 | +15% | 6,300 | 29.67 |
| 1965 | 161,850 | +18% | 5,000 | 32.37 |
| 1964 | 137,100 | +39% | 4,000 | 34.28 |
| 1963 | 98,400 | +32% | 3,000 | 32.80 |
| 1962 | 74,500 | +7.6% | 2,500 | 29.80 |
| 1961 | 69,250 | — | 2,000 | 34.63 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 34,465 t USD 45.5 m
- Exporter rank
- 6 of 79
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 Israel?
Israel produced 147,311 t in 2024, 1.5% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Israel rank in the world for production of grapefruit and pomelos?
Israel ranked 9th 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 Israel changed?
It fell by 35% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +19% for the world. The record was 534,150 t in 1982.
What is the yield of grapefruit and pomelos in Israel?
92.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (147,311 t from 1,591 ha), against a world average of 25.0 t/ha.
Does Israel export or import pomelos and grapefruits?
In 2024 Israel reported exports of 34,465 t (USD 45.5 m) and no imports, 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. 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.