Lemons and limes production in Malawi
In 2024 Malawi produced 24,133 t of lemons and limes, the 47th largest in the world (0.10% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 90%. The record was 24,273 t in 2023. Area harvested: 4,251 ha, yield 5.7 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 24,133 t
- World rank
- 47 of 107
- 10-year change
- +90%
- Record
- 24,273 t
- 2023
Lemons and limes in Malawi, 2014–2024 (tonnes)
Malawi compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.10%
- 0.08% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 5.7
- world 16.0 (−64%)
- kg per person
- 1.11
- world 2.84
- 10-year change
- +90%
- world +45%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | Yemen | 30,681 | 0.13% |
| 46 | Jamaica | 26,336 | 0.11% |
| 47 | Malawi | 24,133 | 0.10% |
| 48 | Libya | 24,049 | 0.10% |
| 49 | Malaysia | 22,916 | 0.10% |
Map of world production of lemons and limes
Share of the world total; Malawi is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24,133 | −0.6% | 4,251 | 5.68 |
| 2023 | 24,273 | +26% | 4,287 | 5.66 |
| 2022 | 19,273 | −1.3% | 3,412 | 5.65 |
| 2021 | 19,522 | +13% | 3,465 | 5.63 |
| 2020 | 17,231 | −7.0% | 3,063 | 5.63 |
| 2019 | 18,525 | +20% | 3,310 | 5.60 |
| 2018 | 15,421 | +13% | 2,800 | 5.51 |
| 2017 | 13,616 | +10% | 2,400 | 5.67 |
| 2016 | 12,368 | −6.2% | 2,200 | 5.62 |
| 2015 | 13,183 | +4.0% | 2,400 | 5.49 |
| 2014 | 12,674 | — | 2,300 | 5.51 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 57 t USD 66,000
- Importer rank
- 134 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 Malawi?
Malawi produced 24,133 t in 2024, 0.10% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Malawi rank in the world for production of lemons and limes?
Malawi ranked 47th 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 Malawi changed?
It rose by 90% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +45% for the world. The record was 24,273 t in 2023.
What is the yield of lemons and limes in Malawi?
5.7 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (24,133 t from 4,251 ha), against a world average of 16.0 t/ha.
Does Malawi export or import lemons and limes?
In 2024 Malawi reported no exports and imports of 57 t (USD 66,000), 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 Malawi 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.