Grapefruit and pomelos production in Vietnam
In 2024 Vietnam produced 1.2 million t of grapefruit and pomelos, the 2nd largest in the world (12.4% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 162%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 90,496 ha, yield 13.5 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 1.2 million t
- World rank
- 2 of 75
- 10-year change
- +162%
- Record
- 1.2 million t
- 2024
Grapefruit and pomelos in Vietnam, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Vietnam compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 12.4%
- 5.6% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 13.5
- world 25.0 (−46%)
- kg per person
- 12.1
- world 1.21
- 10-year change
- +162%
- world +19%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 5,250,000 | 53.2% |
| 2 | Vietnam | 1,224,307 | 12.4% |
| 3 | Mexico | 480,830 | 4.9% |
| 4 | South Africa | 425,570 | 4.3% |
Map of world production of grapefruit and pomelos
Share of the world total; Vietnam is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,224,307 | +1.8% | 90,496 | 13.53 |
| 2023 | 1,202,170 | +5.2% | 89,416 | 13.44 |
| 2022 | 1,142,468 | +10% | 87,813 | 13.01 |
| 2021 | 1,037,254 | +11% | 80,541 | 12.88 |
| 2020 | 931,997 | +14% | 72,581 | 12.84 |
| 2019 | 818,914 | +25% | 65,868 | 12.43 |
| 2018 | 657,660 | +16% | 86,370 | 7.61 |
| 2017 | 568,352 | +14% | 46,791 | 12.15 |
| 2016 | 497,288 | +5.5% | 42,100 | 11.81 |
| 2015 | 471,380 | +1.0% | 39,547 | 11.92 |
| 2014 | 466,630 | +6.1% | 38,813 | 12.02 |
| 2013 | 439,602 | +0.5% | 37,733 | 11.65 |
| 2012 | 437,436 | +3.1% | 37,407 | 11.69 |
| 2011 | 424,288 | +6.0% | 36,620 | 11.59 |
| 2010 | 400,126 | +4.9% | 36,042 | 11.10 |
| 2009 | 381,458 | +6.0% | 34,280 | 11.13 |
| 2008 | 360,000 | +5.9% | 32,000 | 11.25 |
| 2007 | 340,000 | +48% | 31,000 | 10.97 |
| 2006 | 230,000 | +2.2% | 20,000 | 11.50 |
| 2005 | 225,000 | +1.4% | 19,400 | 11.60 |
| 2004 | 222,000 | +5.7% | 19,000 | 11.68 |
| 2003 | 210,000 | −2.3% | 16,000 | 13.13 |
| 2002 | 215,000 | +79% | 20,000 | 10.75 |
| 2001 | 120,000 | −47% | 11,000 | 10.91 |
| 2000 | 225,000 | +123% | 18,000 | 12.50 |
| 1999 | 100,832 | +0.8% | 11,950 | 8.44 |
| 1998 | 100,000 | −17% | 11,000 | 9.09 |
| 1997 | 120,000 | +19% | 12,000 | 10.00 |
| 1996 | 100,687 | +0.7% | 13,150 | 7.66 |
| 1995 | 100,000 | +5.3% | 12,130 | 8.24 |
| 1994 | 95,000 | +5.6% | 12,000 | 7.92 |
| 1993 | 90,000 | +7.1% | 11,000 | 8.18 |
| 1992 | 84,000 | −1.2% | 10,000 | 8.40 |
| 1991 | 85,000 | +6.3% | 10,000 | 8.50 |
| 1990 | 80,000 | +6.7% | 10,000 | 8.00 |
| 1989 | 75,000 | +4.2% | 9,500 | 7.89 |
| 1988 | 72,000 | +5.9% | 8,700 | 8.28 |
| 1987 | 68,000 | +36% | 8,700 | 7.82 |
| 1986 | 50,000 | +8.7% | 7,000 | 7.14 |
| 1985 | 46,000 | +9.5% | 7,000 | 6.57 |
| 1984 | 42,000 | +5.0% | 6,500 | 6.46 |
| 1983 | 40,000 | +14% | 6,000 | 6.67 |
| 1982 | 35,000 | 0.0% | 5,000 | 7.00 |
| 1981 | 35,000 | +17% | 5,000 | 7.00 |
| 1980 | 30,000 | 0.0% | 4,500 | 6.67 |
| 1979 | 30,000 | 0.0% | 4,500 | 6.67 |
| 1978 | 30,000 | +20% | 4,500 | 6.67 |
| 1977 | 25,000 | 0.0% | 3,800 | 6.58 |
| 1976 | 25,000 | 0.0% | 3,800 | 6.58 |
| 1975 | 25,000 | +25% | 3,800 | 6.58 |
| 1974 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 6.67 |
| 1973 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 6.67 |
| 1972 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 6.67 |
| 1971 | 20,000 | +11% | 3,000 | 6.67 |
| 1970 | 18,000 | 0.0% | 2,750 | 6.55 |
| 1969 | 18,000 | 0.0% | 2,750 | 6.55 |
| 1968 | 18,000 | 0.0% | 2,750 | 6.55 |
| 1967 | 18,000 | +20% | 2,750 | 6.55 |
| 1966 | 15,000 | +25% | 2,300 | 6.52 |
| 1965 | 12,000 | 0.0% | 1,850 | 6.49 |
| 1964 | 12,000 | 0.0% | 1,850 | 6.49 |
| 1963 | 12,000 | 0.0% | 1,850 | 6.49 |
| 1962 | 12,000 | 0.0% | 1,850 | 6.49 |
| 1961 | 12,000 | — | 1,850 | 6.49 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 12,724 t USD 18.4 m
- Exporter rank
- 11 of 79
- Imports
- 712 t USD 1.0 m
- Importer rank
- 64 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 Vietnam?
Vietnam produced 1.2 million t in 2024, 12.4% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Vietnam rank in the world for production of grapefruit and pomelos?
Vietnam ranked 2nd 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 Vietnam changed?
It rose by 162% 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 Vietnam?
13.5 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (1.2 million t from 90,496 ha), against a world average of 25.0 t/ha.
Does Vietnam export or import pomelos and grapefruits?
In 2024 Vietnam reported exports of 12,724 t (USD 18.4 m) and imports of 712 t (USD 1.0 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.