Lemons and limes production in France
In 2024 France produced 14,330 t of lemons and limes, the 52nd largest in the world (0.06% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 249%. The record was 23,354 t in 2016. Area harvested: 2,660 ha, yield 5.4 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 14,330 t
- World rank
- 52 of 107
- 10-year change
- +249%
- Record
- 23,354 t
- 2016
Lemons and limes in France, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
France compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.06%
- 0.03% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 5.4
- world 16.0 (−66%)
- kg per person
- 0.22
- world 2.84
- 10-year change
- +249%
- world +45%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | El Salvador | 20,222 | 0.09% |
| 51 | Somalia | 19,862 | 0.09% |
| 52 | France | 14,330 | 0.06% |
| 53 | Uzbekistan | 11,100 | 0.05% |
| 54 | Tanzania | 10,484 | 0.05% |
Map of world production of lemons and limes
Share of the world total; France is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,330 | +0.2% | 2,660 | 5.39 |
| 2023 | 14,300 | −34% | 2,580 | 5.54 |
| 2022 | 21,690 | −4.9% | 2,200 | 9.86 |
| 2021 | 22,810 | +0.2% | 2,180 | 10.46 |
| 2020 | 22,760 | +127% | 2,150 | 10.59 |
| 2019 | 10,040 | −32% | 1,070 | 9.38 |
| 2018 | 14,840 | −10% | 1,020 | 14.55 |
| 2017 | 16,578 | −29% | 967 | 17.14 |
| 2016 | 23,354 | +456% | 1,992 | 11.72 |
| 2015 | 4,201 | +2.4% | 938 | 4.48 |
| 2014 | 4,102 | −6.8% | 908 | 4.52 |
| 2013 | 4,399 | +18% | 929 | 4.74 |
| 2012 | 3,719 | −5.5% | 877 | 4.24 |
| 2011 | 3,934 | −4.7% | 730 | 5.39 |
| 2010 | 4,129 | −17% | 698 | 5.92 |
| 2009 | 4,979 | −0.1% | 710 | 7.01 |
| 2008 | 4,986 | +10.0% | 740 | 6.74 |
| 2007 | 4,533 | +26% | 709 | 6.39 |
| 2006 | 3,600 | +5.9% | 720 | 5.00 |
| 2005 | 3,400 | +6.3% | 670 | 5.07 |
| 2004 | 3,200 | +6.7% | 670 | 4.78 |
| 2003 | 3,000 | +7.1% | 600 | 5.00 |
| 2002 | 2,800 | +7.7% | 600 | 4.67 |
| 2001 | 2,600 | +8.3% | 520 | 5.00 |
| 2000 | 2,400 | +9.1% | 460 | 5.22 |
| 1999 | 2,200 | +10% | 400 | 5.50 |
| 1998 | 2,000 | +11% | 350 | 5.71 |
| 1997 | 1,800 | +13% | 300 | 6.00 |
| 1996 | 1,600 | +14% | 230 | 6.96 |
| 1995 | 1,400 | +17% | 200 | 7.00 |
| 1994 | 1,200 | +20% | 160 | 7.50 |
| 1993 | 1,000 | +25% | 130 | 7.69 |
| 1992 | 800 | +33% | 100 | 8.00 |
| 1991 | 600 | 0.0% | 70 | 8.57 |
| 1990 | 600 | −6.3% | 65 | 9.23 |
| 1989 | 640 | +22% | 60 | 10.67 |
| 1988 | 524 | −15% | 42 | 12.48 |
| 1987 | 619 | +40% | 47 | 13.17 |
| 1986 | 442 | +24% | 47 | 9.40 |
| 1985 | 356 | −57% | 43 | 8.28 |
| 1984 | 834 | +39% | 85 | 9.81 |
| 1983 | 600 | −15% | 110 | 5.45 |
| 1982 | 710 | −13% | 110 | 6.45 |
| 1981 | 813 | +2.7% | 114 | 7.13 |
| 1980 | 792 | +96% | 50 | 15.84 |
| 1979 | 405 | −34% | 50 | 8.10 |
| 1978 | 615 | −4.2% | 52 | 11.83 |
| 1977 | 642 | +14% | 52 | 12.35 |
| 1976 | 563 | +13% | 52 | 10.83 |
| 1975 | 498 | 0.0% | 52 | 9.58 |
| 1974 | 498 | −0.4% | 52 | 9.58 |
| 1973 | 500 | 0.0% | 52 | 9.62 |
| 1972 | 500 | +52% | 52 | 9.62 |
| 1971 | 330 | −40% | 50 | 6.60 |
| 1970 | 550 | −5.2% | 50 | 11.00 |
| 1969 | 580 | −1.7% | 58 | 10.00 |
| 1968 | 590 | +37% | 58 | 10.17 |
| 1967 | 430 | +7.5% | 55 | 7.82 |
| 1966 | 400 | +67% | 70 | 5.71 |
| 1965 | 240 | 0.0% | 62 | 3.87 |
| 1964 | 240 | +41% | 50 | 4.80 |
| 1963 | 170 | −35% | 20 | 8.50 |
| 1962 | 260 | −7.1% | 40 | 6.50 |
| 1961 | 280 | — | 35 | 8.00 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 20,051 t USD 31.6 m
- Exporter rank
- 18 of 123
- Imports
- 161,536 t USD 244 m
- Importer rank
- 6 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
Questions and answers
What is the production of lemons and limes in France?
France produced 14,330 t in 2024, 0.06% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does France rank in the world for production of lemons and limes?
France ranked 52nd 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 France changed?
It rose by 249% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +45% for the world. The record was 23,354 t in 2016.
What is the yield of lemons and limes in France?
5.4 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (14,330 t from 2,660 ha), against a world average of 16.0 t/ha.
Does France export or import lemons and limes?
In 2024 France reported exports of 20,051 t (USD 31.6 m) and imports of 161,536 t (USD 244 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.