Grapefruit and pomelos production in Sudan
In 2024 Sudan produced 310,644 t of grapefruit and pomelos, the 6th largest in the world (3.15% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 57%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 29,365 ha, yield 10.6 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 310,644 t
- World rank
- 6 of 75
- 10-year change
- +57%
- Record
- 310,644 t
- 2024
Grapefruit and pomelos in Sudan, 2012–2024 (tonnes)
Sudan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 3.1%
- 2.4% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 10.6
- world 25.0 (−58%)
- kg per person
- 6.16
- world 1.21
- 10-year change
- +57%
- world +19%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | South Africa | 425,570 | 4.3% |
| 5 | United States | 312,070 | 3.2% |
| 6 | Sudan | 310,644 | 3.1% |
| 7 | Thailand | 266,186 | 2.7% |
| 8 | Turkey | 150,000 | 1.5% |
Map of world production of grapefruit and pomelos
Share of the world total; Sudan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 310,644 | +3.9% | 29,365 | 10.58 |
| 2023 | 299,002 | +4.5% | 28,045 | 10.66 |
| 2022 | 286,119 | +2.9% | 26,960 | 10.61 |
| 2021 | 277,930 | +3.9% | 23,095 | 12.03 |
| 2020 | 267,502 | +6.0% | 22,000 | 12.16 |
| 2019 | 252,361 | +6.0% | 22,000 | 11.47 |
| 2018 | 238,076 | +6.0% | 22,000 | 10.82 |
| 2017 | 224,600 | +2.0% | 22,000 | 10.21 |
| 2016 | 220,160 | +0.5% | 21,924 | 10.04 |
| 2015 | 219,100 | +11% | 21,042 | 10.41 |
| 2014 | 197,987 | +0.0% | 13,643 | 14.51 |
| 2013 | 197,960 | +1.0% | 13,574 | 14.58 |
| 2012 | 196,000 | — | 13,440 | 14.58 |
Questions and answers
What is the production of grapefruit and pomelos in Sudan?
Sudan produced 310,644 t in 2024, 3.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Sudan rank in the world for production of grapefruit and pomelos?
Sudan ranked 6th 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 Sudan changed?
It rose by 57% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +19% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of grapefruit and pomelos in Sudan?
10.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (310,644 t from 29,365 ha), against a world average of 25.0 t/ha.
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 Sudan 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.