> 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%.

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# 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.

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Production, 202424,133 t
World rank47 of 107
10-year change+90%
Record24,273 t2023

## Lemons and limes in Malawi, 2014–2024 (tonnes)

## Malawi compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.10%0.08% in 2014
Yield, t/ha5.7world 16.0 (−64%)
kg per person1.11world 2.84
10-year change+90%world +45%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 45 | [Yemen](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/yemen/) | 30,681 | 0.13% |
| 46 | [Jamaica](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/jamaica/) | 26,336 | 0.11% |
| 47 | **Malawi** | 24,133 | 0.10% |
| 48 | [Libya](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/libya/) | 24,049 | 0.10% |
| 49 | [Malaysia](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/malaysia/) | 22,916 | 0.10% |

[Full ranking of 107 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/)

### Map of world production of lemons and limes

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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

Imports57 t USD 66,000
Importer rank134 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 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

[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 Malawi

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[Agricultural production in Malawi](https://husfarm.com/production/country/malawi/)

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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