Lemons and limes production in Italy
In 2024 Italy produced 431,590 t of lemons and limes, the 12th largest in the world (1.86% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 17%. The record was 855,930 t in 1983. Area harvested: 24,690 ha, yield 17.5 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 431,590 t
- World rank
- 12 of 107
- 10-year change
- +17%
- Record
- 855,930 t
- 1983
Lemons and limes in Italy, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Italy compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.9%
- 2.3% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 17.5
- world 16.0 (+9.5%)
- kg per person
- 7.27
- world 2.84
- 10-year change
- +17%
- world +45%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Colombia | 592,297 | 2.6% |
| 11 | Iran | 509,862 | 2.2% |
| 12 | Italy | 431,590 | 1.9% |
| 13 | Peru | 419,068 | 1.8% |
| 14 | Sudan | 415,369 | 1.8% |
Map of world production of lemons and limes
Share of the world total; Italy is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 431,590 | −8.7% | 24,690 | 17.48 |
| 2023 | 472,960 | −0.7% | 24,780 | 19.09 |
| 2022 | 476,310 | +2.0% | 24,560 | 19.39 |
| 2021 | 466,990 | −1.3% | 24,340 | 19.19 |
| 2020 | 473,280 | +6.1% | 24,820 | 19.07 |
| 2019 | 445,950 | +5.0% | 23,130 | 19.28 |
| 2018 | 424,630 | +1.6% | 25,710 | 16.52 |
| 2017 | 418,102 | −4.0% | 25,115 | 16.65 |
| 2016 | 435,471 | +12% | 22,647 | 19.23 |
| 2015 | 388,434 | +4.9% | 25,466 | 15.25 |
| 2014 | 370,458 | +13% | 25,996 | 14.25 |
| 2013 | 327,282 | −5.5% | 26,145 | 12.52 |
| 2012 | 346,325 | −28% | 25,703 | 13.47 |
| 2011 | 483,088 | −7.5% | 27,706 | 17.44 |
| 2010 | 522,377 | −4.1% | 28,854 | 18.10 |
| 2009 | 544,532 | +5.0% | 30,080 | 18.10 |
| 2008 | 518,500 | −6.8% | 30,100 | 17.23 |
| 2007 | 556,417 | −2.9% | 29,000 | 19.19 |
| 2006 | 573,171 | −5.0% | 30,000 | 19.11 |
| 2005 | 603,392 | +3.4% | 30,000 | 20.11 |
| 2004 | 583,443 | +12% | 29,336 | 19.89 |
| 2003 | 520,128 | +6.9% | 30,668 | 16.96 |
| 2002 | 486,410 | −11% | 33,207 | 14.65 |
| 2001 | 546,600 | −11% | 34,444 | 15.87 |
| 2000 | 613,205 | +13% | 34,634 | 17.71 |
| 1999 | 543,744 | +18% | 35,008 | 15.53 |
| 1998 | 459,600 | −20% | 35,542 | 12.93 |
| 1997 | 575,805 | −5.6% | 35,475 | 16.23 |
| 1996 | 609,664 | +12% | 37,524 | 16.25 |
| 1995 | 544,801 | −1.3% | 37,959 | 14.35 |
| 1994 | 552,064 | −26% | 37,844 | 14.59 |
| 1993 | 744,260 | −0.4% | 37,955 | 19.61 |
| 1992 | 747,202 | +4.5% | 37,986 | 19.67 |
| 1991 | 714,940 | +12% | 37,948 | 18.84 |
| 1990 | 638,590 | −4.5% | 30,285 | 21.09 |
| 1989 | 668,490 | −5.8% | 38,240 | 17.48 |
| 1988 | 709,340 | +20% | 38,789 | 18.29 |
| 1987 | 592,100 | −20% | 39,154 | 15.12 |
| 1986 | 742,420 | +0.5% | 39,131 | 18.97 |
| 1985 | 739,000 | +5.6% | 39,153 | 18.87 |
| 1984 | 700,130 | −18% | 39,112 | 17.90 |
| 1983 | 855,930 | +35% | 38,489 | 22.24 |
| 1982 | 632,290 | −20% | 36,200 | 17.47 |
| 1981 | 793,180 | +14% | 36,200 | 21.91 |
| 1980 | 697,950 | −8.8% | 36,000 | 19.39 |
| 1979 | 765,250 | +3.5% | 36,000 | 21.26 |
| 1978 | 739,020 | −5.1% | 36,000 | 20.53 |
| 1977 | 779,090 | +4.7% | 36,200 | 21.52 |
| 1976 | 743,800 | −7.8% | 36,200 | 20.55 |
| 1975 | 806,930 | +4.8% | 36,300 | 22.23 |
| 1974 | 770,020 | −0.7% | 36,200 | 21.27 |
| 1973 | 775,380 | +12% | 35,600 | 21.78 |
| 1972 | 692,325 | −12% | 35,500 | 19.50 |
| 1971 | 783,622 | +4.1% | 35,300 | 22.20 |
| 1970 | 752,642 | −3.9% | 35,000 | 21.50 |
| 1969 | 783,318 | −2.8% | 35,000 | 22.38 |
| 1968 | 806,150 | +19% | 36,000 | 22.39 |
| 1967 | 676,792 | +11% | 33,700 | 20.08 |
| 1966 | 608,099 | +8.0% | 32,500 | 18.71 |
| 1965 | 563,191 | −0.4% | 32,000 | 17.60 |
| 1964 | 565,361 | +15% | 31,800 | 17.78 |
| 1963 | 491,078 | +35% | 29,800 | 16.48 |
| 1962 | 362,715 | −27% | 28,700 | 12.64 |
| 1961 | 498,577 | — | 28,000 | 17.81 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 52,352 t USD 85.9 m
- Exporter rank
- 13 of 123
- Imports
- 93,774 t USD 118 m
- Importer rank
- 12 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 Italy?
Italy produced 431,590 t in 2024, 1.9% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Italy rank in the world for production of lemons and limes?
Italy ranked 12th 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 Italy changed?
It rose by 17% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +45% for the world. The record was 855,930 t in 1983.
What is the yield of lemons and limes in Italy?
17.5 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (431,590 t from 24,690 ha), against a world average of 16.0 t/ha.
Does Italy export or import lemons and limes?
In 2024 Italy reported exports of 52,352 t (USD 85.9 m) and imports of 93,774 t (USD 118 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.