Lemons and limes production in French Polynesia
In 2024 French Polynesia produced 527 t of lemons and limes, the 90th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 35%. The record was 647 t in 2001. Area harvested: 289 ha, yield 1.8 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 527 t
- World rank
- 90 of 107
- 10-year change
- +35%
- Record
- 647 t
- 2001
Lemons and limes in French Polynesia, 1995–2024 (tonnes)
French Polynesia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.8
- world 16.0 (−89%)
- kg per person
- 1.87
- world 2.84
- 10-year change
- +35%
- world +45%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | Croatia | 810 | 0.00% |
| 89 | Haiti | 804 | 0.00% |
| 90 | French Polynesia | 527 | 0.00% |
| 91 | Antigua and Barbuda | 442 | 0.00% |
| 92 | Saint Lucia | 325 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of lemons and limes
Share of the world total; French Polynesia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 527 | −7.1% | 289 | 1.82 |
| 2023 | 567 | −0.5% | 305 | 1.86 |
| 2022 | 570 | +24% | 309 | 1.84 |
| 2021 | 459 | −7.6% | 248 | 1.85 |
| 2020 | 497 | −2.2% | 268 | 1.85 |
| 2019 | 508 | +5.6% | 271 | 1.87 |
| 2018 | 481 | +22% | 256 | 1.88 |
| 2017 | 393 | −22% | 209 | 1.88 |
| 2016 | 506 | +36% | 269 | 1.88 |
| 2015 | 373 | −4.4% | 198 | 1.88 |
| 2014 | 390 | −2.7% | 207 | 1.88 |
| 2013 | 401 | −6.5% | 212 | 1.89 |
| 2012 | 429 | +6.5% | 241 | 1.78 |
| 2011 | 403 | −3.8% | 211 | 1.91 |
| 2010 | 419 | +12% | 218 | 1.92 |
| 2009 | 374 | −14% | 193 | 1.94 |
| 2008 | 435 | −12% | 222 | 1.96 |
| 2007 | 492 | −2.2% | 249 | 1.98 |
| 2006 | 503 | −19% | 252 | 2.00 |
| 2005 | 624 | +17% | 309 | 2.02 |
| 2004 | 535 | −9.6% | 263 | 2.03 |
| 2003 | 592 | +6.3% | 288 | 2.06 |
| 2002 | 557 | −14% | 268 | 2.08 |
| 2001 | 647 | +25% | 308 | 2.10 |
| 2000 | 517 | +26% | 244 | 2.12 |
| 1999 | 409 | −6.8% | 191 | 2.14 |
| 1998 | 439 | −21% | 203 | 2.16 |
| 1997 | 554 | −1.6% | 253 | 2.19 |
| 1996 | 563 | +1.1% | 255 | 2.21 |
| 1995 | 557 | — | 235 | 2.37 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 6 t USD 12,000
- Exporter rank
- 107 of 123
- Imports
- 25 t USD 34,000
- Importer rank
- 144 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 French Polynesia?
French Polynesia produced 527 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does French Polynesia rank in the world for production of lemons and limes?
French Polynesia ranked 90th 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 French Polynesia changed?
It rose by 35% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +45% for the world. The record was 647 t in 2001.
What is the yield of lemons and limes in French Polynesia?
1.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (527 t from 289 ha), against a world average of 16.0 t/ha.
Does French Polynesia export or import lemons and limes?
In 2024 French Polynesia reported exports of 6 t (USD 12,000) and imports of 25 t (USD 34,000), 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 French Polynesia is imputed by FAO. 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.