> In 2024 Bangladesh produced 106,568 t of lemons and limes, the 23rd largest in the world (0.46% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 52%.

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# Lemons and limes production in Bangladesh

In 2024 Bangladesh produced 106,568 t of lemons and limes, the 23rd largest in the world (0.46% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 52%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 87,230 ha, yield 1.2 t/ha.

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Production, 2024106,568 t
World rank23 of 107
10-year change+52%
Record106,568 t2024

## Lemons and limes in Bangladesh, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Bangladesh compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.46%0.44% in 2014
Yield, t/ha1.2world 16.0 (−92%)
kg per person0.61world 2.84
10-year change+52%world +45%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 21 | [Greece](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/greece/) | 109,700 | 0.47% |
| 22 | [Guatemala](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/guatemala/) | 109,585 | 0.47% |
| 23 | **Bangladesh** | 106,568 | 0.46% |
| 24 | [Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/pakistan/) | 97,573 | 0.42% |
| 25 | [Venezuela](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/venezuela/) | 95,157 | 0.41% |

[Full ranking of 107 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/)

### Map of world production of lemons and limes

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Bangladesh is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 106,568 | +6.6% | 87,230 | 1.22 |
| 2023 | 99,930 | +4.7% | 68,845 | 1.45 |
| 2022 | 95,411 | +17% | 59,115 | 1.61 |
| 2021 | 81,604 | +39% | 65,658 | 1.24 |
| 2020 | 58,552 | −13% | 63,310 | 0.92 |
| 2019 | 67,077 | 0.0% | 64,282 | 1.04 |
| 2018 | 67,077 | −3.0% | 17,900 | 3.75 |
| 2017 | 69,132 | +6.0% | 25,780 | 2.68 |
| 2016 | 65,248 | −5.1% | 20,234 | 3.22 |
| 2015 | 68,721 | −1.8% | 24,200 | 2.84 |
| 2014 | 69,950 | +4.4% | 16,200 | 4.32 |
| 2013 | 67,000 | +5.8% | 20,234 | 3.31 |
| 2012 | 63,330 | +16% | 17,120 | 3.70 |
| 2011 | 54,613 | +1.2% | 21,500 | 2.54 |
| 2010 | 53,987 | +2.2% | 21,367 | 2.53 |
| 2009 | 52,801 | 0.0% | 18,480 | 2.86 |
| 2008 | 52,801 | +40% | 16,880 | 3.13 |
| 2007 | 37,770 | −18% | 12,000 | 3.15 |
| 2006 | 45,830 | +35% | 15,000 | 3.06 |
| 2005 | 34,000 | +87% | 11,000 | 3.09 |
| 2004 | 18,210 | +9.2% | 6,389 | 2.85 |
| 2003 | 16,680 | +11% | 5,927 | 2.81 |
| 2002 | 15,000 | 0.0% | 5,261 | 2.85 |
| 2001 | 15,000 | 0.0% | 4,856 | 3.09 |
| 2000 | 15,000 | +15% | 4,856 | 3.09 |
| 1999 | 13,000 | +7.6% | 4,451 | 2.92 |
| 1998 | 12,085 | +3.7% | 4,462 | 2.71 |
| 1997 | 11,655 | −0.2% | 4,302 | 2.71 |
| 1996 | 11,680 | +14% | 4,203 | 2.78 |
| 1995 | 10,265 | +5.4% | 3,940 | 2.61 |
| 1994 | 9,735 | +12% | 3,618 | 2.69 |
| 1993 | 8,715 | +6.1% | 3,304 | 2.64 |
| 1992 | 8,215 | +14% | 3,165 | 2.60 |
| 1991 | 7,230 | +5.3% | 3,035 | 2.38 |
| 1990 | 6,865 | +6.3% | 2,934 | 2.34 |
| 1989 | 6,461 | +5.8% | 2,890 | 2.24 |
| 1988 | 6,105 | −15% | 2,653 | 2.30 |
| 1987 | 7,195 | +9.6% | 2,440 | 2.95 |
| 1986 | 6,565 | +4.0% | 2,300 | 2.85 |
| 1985 | 6,311 | +19% | 2,197 | 2.87 |
| 1984 | 5,294 | +8.6% | 1,967 | 2.69 |
| 1983 | 4,875 | +18% | 1,880 | 2.59 |
| 1982 | 4,122 | +11% | 1,710 | 2.41 |
| 1981 | 3,712 | +7.6% | 1,627 | 2.28 |
| 1980 | 3,449 | −2.3% | 1,578 | 2.19 |
| 1979 | 3,530 | +6.2% | 1,518 | 2.33 |
| 1978 | 3,325 | −3.6% | 1,451 | 2.29 |
| 1977 | 3,449 | −11% | 1,465 | 2.35 |
| 1976 | 3,883 | +8.2% | 1,588 | 2.45 |
| 1975 | 3,589 | −6.6% | 1,514 | 2.37 |
| 1974 | 3,842 | −4.5% | 1,506 | 2.55 |
| 1973 | 4,024 | +0.6% | 1,466 | 2.74 |
| 1972 | 4,000 | 0.0% | 1,500 | 2.67 |
| 1971 | 4,000 | 0.0% | 1,500 | 2.67 |
| 1970 | 4,000 | 0.0% | 1,500 | 2.67 |
| 1969 | 4,000 | 0.0% | 1,500 | 2.67 |
| 1968 | 4,000 | 0.0% | 1,500 | 2.67 |
| 1967 | 4,000 | 0.0% | 1,500 | 2.67 |
| 1966 | 4,000 | +100% | 1,500 | 2.67 |
| 1965 | 2,000 | −33% | 800 | 2.50 |
| 1964 | 3,000 | +50% | 1,200 | 2.50 |
| 1963 | 2,000 | 0.0% | 800 | 2.50 |
| 1962 | 2,000 | +100% | 800 | 2.50 |
| 1961 | 1,000 | — | 400 | 2.50 |

## Trade, 2024

Exports264 t USD 502,000
Exporter rank72 of 123
Imports27 t USD 19,000
Importer rank142 of 172
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](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of lemons and limes in Bangladesh?

Bangladesh produced 106,568 t in 2024, 0.46% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Bangladesh rank in the world for production of lemons and limes?

Bangladesh ranked 23rd of 107 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 16.5% of the world total.

### How has the production of lemons and limes in Bangladesh changed?

It rose by 52% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +45% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.

### What is the yield of lemons and limes in Bangladesh?

1.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (106,568 t from 87,230 ha), against a world average of 16.0 t/ha.

### Does Bangladesh export or import lemons and limes?

In 2024 Bangladesh reported exports of 264 t (USD 502,000) and imports of 27 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. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[India](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/india/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/mexico/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/china/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/argentina/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/turkey/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/brazil/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/united-states/)[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/spain/)[South Africa](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/south-africa/)[Colombia](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/colombia/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/iran/)[Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/italy/)
[All countries producing lemons and limes](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/)

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Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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