> In 2024 Congo produced 5,231 t of lemons and limes, the 69th largest in the world (0.02% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 1.4%.

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# Lemons and limes production in Congo

In 2024 Congo produced 5,231 t of lemons and limes, the 69th largest in the world (0.02% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 1.4%. The record was 5,313 t in 2020. Area harvested: 472 ha, yield 11.1 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.

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Production, 20245,231 t
World rank69 of 107
10-year change−1.4%
Record5,313 t2020

## Lemons and limes in Congo, 1996–2024 (tonnes)

## Congo compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.02%0.03% in 2014
Yield, t/ha11.1world 16.0 (−31%)
kg per person0.83world 2.84
10-year change−1.4%world +45%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 67 | [Azerbaijan](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/azerbaijan/) | 5,868 | 0.03% |
| 68 | [Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/ethiopia/) | 5,317 | 0.02% |
| 69 | **Congo** | 5,231 | 0.02% |
| 70 | [Tajikistan](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/tajikistan/) | 4,771 | 0.02% |
| 71 | [Cyprus](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/cyprus/) | 4,740 | 0.02% |

[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; Congo is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 5,231 | −0.4% | 472 | 11.08 |
| 2023 | 5,252 | +0.2% | 473 | 11.10 |
| 2022 | 5,240 | +0.7% | 472 | 11.10 |
| 2021 | 5,203 | −2.1% | 469 | 11.09 |
| 2020 | 5,313 | +2.1% | 479 | 11.09 |
| 2019 | 5,203 | +2.2% | 469 | 11.09 |
| 2018 | 5,091 | +1.6% | 459 | 11.09 |
| 2017 | 5,009 | −0.2% | 452 | 11.08 |
| 2016 | 5,017 | −1.7% | 453 | 11.08 |
| 2015 | 5,106 | −3.8% | 461 | 11.08 |
| 2014 | 5,307 | +13% | 480 | 11.06 |
| 2013 | 4,679 | +6.1% | 424 | 11.04 |
| 2012 | 4,409 | −0.7% | 400 | 11.02 |
| 2011 | 4,440 | +0.7% | 403 | 11.02 |
| 2010 | 4,407 | +4.9% | 400 | 11.02 |
| 2009 | 4,200 | +5.0% | 382 | 10.99 |
| 2008 | 4,000 | +5.3% | 370 | 10.81 |
| 2007 | 3,800 | −5.1% | 350 | 10.86 |
| 2006 | 4,006 | +0.2% | 365 | 10.98 |
| 2005 | 4,000 | −2.2% | 364 | 10.99 |
| 2004 | 4,091 | +5.0% | 370 | 11.06 |
| 2003 | 3,896 | +31% | 350 | 11.13 |
| 2002 | 2,963 | −26% | 270 | 10.97 |
| 2001 | 4,000 | +0.8% | 350 | 11.43 |
| 2000 | 3,969 | −7.9% | 361 | 10.99 |
| 1999 | 4,311 | +19% | 380 | 11.34 |
| 1998 | 3,609 | +15% | 350 | 10.31 |
| 1997 | 3,130 | −0.3% | 292 | 10.72 |
| 1996 | 3,138 | — | 300 | 10.46 |

## Trade, 2024

Imports99 t USD 89,000
Importer rank128 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 Congo?

Congo produced 5,231 t in 2024, 0.02% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Congo ranked 69th 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 Congo changed?

It fell by 1.4% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +45% for the world. The record was 5,313 t in 2020.

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

11.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (5,231 t from 472 ha), against a world average of 16.0 t/ha.

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

In 2024 Congo reported no exports and imports of 99 t (USD 89,000), 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; the 2024 figure for Congo is estimated by FAO. 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/)

## Other products of Congo

[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/congo-brazzaville/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/congo-brazzaville/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/congo-brazzaville/)[Oil palm fruit](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-palm-fruit/congo-brazzaville/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/congo-brazzaville/)[Plantains](https://husfarm.com/production/plantains/congo-brazzaville/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/congo-brazzaville/)[Other starchy roots and tubers](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/congo-brazzaville/)[Game meat, fresh, chilled or frozen](https://husfarm.com/production/game-meat/congo-brazzaville/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/congo-brazzaville/)[Mangoes and guavas](https://husfarm.com/production/mangoes/congo-brazzaville/)[Cassava leaves](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava-leaves/congo-brazzaville/)
[Agricultural production in Congo](https://husfarm.com/production/country/congo-brazzaville/)

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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