Grapefruit and pomelos production in Syria
In 2024 Syria produced 143,288 t of grapefruit and pomelos, the 10th largest in the world (1.45% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 220%. The record was 235,643 t in 2019. Area harvested: 9,419 ha, yield 15.2 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 143,288 t
- World rank
- 10 of 75
- 10-year change
- +220%
- Record
- 235,643 t
- 2019
Grapefruit and pomelos in Syria, 2002–2024 (tonnes)
Syria compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.5%
- 0.54% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 15.2
- world 25.0 (−39%)
- kg per person
- 5.81
- world 1.21
- 10-year change
- +220%
- world +19%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Turkey | 150,000 | 1.5% |
| 9 | Israel | 147,311 | 1.5% |
| 10 | Syria | 143,288 | 1.5% |
| 11 | Argentina | 126,580 | 1.3% |
| 12 | Tunisia | 104,338 | 1.1% |
Map of world production of grapefruit and pomelos
Share of the world total; Syria is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 143,288 | −30% | 9,419 | 15.21 |
| 2023 | 205,996 | +26% | 9,532 | 21.61 |
| 2022 | 163,981 | −22% | 9,619 | 17.05 |
| 2021 | 211,417 | −6.1% | 10,137 | 20.86 |
| 2020 | 225,119 | −4.5% | 10,188 | 22.10 |
| 2019 | 235,643 | +398% | 9,976 | 23.62 |
| 2018 | 47,280 | −2.5% | 1,412 | 33.48 |
| 2017 | 48,485 | +26% | 1,556 | 31.16 |
| 2016 | 38,395 | −28% | 1,544 | 24.87 |
| 2015 | 53,456 | +19% | 1,620 | 33.00 |
| 2014 | 44,763 | +0.4% | 1,695 | 26.41 |
| 2013 | 44,570 | +25% | 1,590 | 28.03 |
| 2012 | 35,620 | −11% | 1,565 | 22.76 |
| 2011 | 40,200 | +0.5% | 1,500 | 26.80 |
| 2010 | 40,000 | +53% | 1,500 | 26.67 |
| 2009 | 26,200 | +4.2% | 1,130 | 23.19 |
| 2008 | 25,140 | +7.8% | 1,100 | 22.85 |
| 2007 | 23,330 | −0.3% | 1,000 | 23.33 |
| 2006 | 23,400 | −0.0% | 1,000 | 23.40 |
| 2005 | 23,410 | −1.3% | 1,000 | 23.41 |
| 2004 | 23,710 | +30% | 1,000 | 23.71 |
| 2003 | 18,230 | −22% | 1,000 | 18.23 |
| 2002 | 23,410 | — | 1,000 | 23.41 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 740 t USD 196,000
- Exporter rank
- 40 of 79
- Imports
- 2,344 t USD 1.6 m
- Importer rank
- 46 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 Syria?
Syria produced 143,288 t in 2024, 1.5% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Syria rank in the world for production of grapefruit and pomelos?
Syria ranked 10th 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 Syria changed?
It rose by 220% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +19% for the world. The record was 235,643 t in 2019.
What is the yield of grapefruit and pomelos in Syria?
15.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (143,288 t from 9,419 ha), against a world average of 25.0 t/ha.
Does Syria export or import pomelos and grapefruits?
In 2024 Syria reported exports of 740 t (USD 196,000) and imports of 2,344 t (USD 1.6 m), 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.