Lemons and limes production in Mali
In 2024 Mali produced 37,988 t of lemons and limes, the 40th largest in the world (0.16% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 4.5%. The record was 49,190 t in 2018. Area harvested: 5,369 ha, yield 7.1 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 37,988 t
- World rank
- 40 of 107
- 10-year change
- +4.5%
- Record
- 49,190 t
- 2018
Lemons and limes in Mali, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Mali compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.16%
- 0.23% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 7.1
- world 16.0 (−56%)
- kg per person
- 1.55
- world 2.84
- 10-year change
- +4.5%
- world +45%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | Morocco | 43,223 | 0.19% |
| 39 | Portugal | 40,200 | 0.17% |
| 40 | Mali | 37,988 | 0.16% |
| 41 | Costa Rica | 36,278 | 0.16% |
| 42 | Taiwan | 32,783 | 0.14% |
Map of world production of lemons and limes
Share of the world total; Mali is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37,988 | −9.6% | 5,369 | 7.08 |
| 2023 | 42,041 | +6.7% | 5,367 | 7.83 |
| 2022 | 39,396 | −9.4% | 4,446 | 8.86 |
| 2021 | 43,477 | −3.0% | 4,117 | 10.56 |
| 2020 | 44,841 | −8.8% | 3,634 | 12.34 |
| 2019 | 49,190 | 0.0% | 3,654 | 13.46 |
| 2018 | 49,190 | +38% | 3,654 | 13.46 |
| 2017 | 35,531 | +29% | 2,637 | 13.47 |
| 2016 | 27,511 | −21% | 1,800 | 15.28 |
| 2015 | 34,882 | −4.1% | 1,983 | 17.59 |
| 2014 | 36,359 | +25% | 1,705 | 21.32 |
| 2013 | 29,019 | +9.6% | 1,771 | 16.39 |
| 2012 | 26,481 | +7.9% | 1,712 | 15.47 |
| 2011 | 24,538 | −3.7% | 1,635 | 15.01 |
| 2010 | 25,476 | +83% | 1,728 | 14.74 |
| 2009 | 13,935 | −7.1% | 850 | 16.39 |
| 2008 | 15,000 | +4.5% | 1,000 | 15.00 |
| 2007 | 14,360 | +47% | 979 | 14.67 |
| 2006 | 9,740 | +108% | 600 | 16.23 |
| 2005 | 4,691 | −20% | 653 | 7.18 |
| 2004 | 5,841 | +30% | 646 | 9.04 |
| 2003 | 4,500 | −7.0% | 650 | 6.92 |
| 2002 | 4,840 | +21% | 552 | 8.77 |
| 2001 | 4,000 | −3.7% | 550 | 7.27 |
| 2000 | 4,154 | +6.6% | 488 | 8.51 |
| 1999 | 3,896 | +6.3% | 471 | 8.27 |
| 1998 | 3,664 | +4.7% | 451 | 8.12 |
| 1997 | 3,500 | +9.4% | 500 | 7.00 |
| 1996 | 3,200 | +7.7% | 450 | 7.11 |
| 1995 | 2,972 | +6.9% | 386 | 7.70 |
| 1994 | 2,779 | −0.7% | 369 | 7.53 |
| 1993 | 2,800 | +12% | 400 | 7.00 |
| 1992 | 2,500 | +2.7% | 360 | 6.94 |
| 1991 | 2,435 | +16% | 343 | 7.10 |
| 1990 | 2,100 | — | 300 | 7.00 |
| 1989 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1988 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1987 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1986 | 0 | −100% | — | — |
| 1985 | 29 | +625% | — | — |
| 1984 | 4 | −71% | — | — |
| 1983 | 14 | −79% | — | — |
| 1982 | 67 | −44% | — | — |
| 1981 | 120 | — | — | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — | — | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 3,042 t USD 256,000
- Importer rank
- 75 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 Mali?
Mali produced 37,988 t in 2024, 0.16% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Mali rank in the world for production of lemons and limes?
Mali ranked 40th 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 Mali changed?
It rose by 4.5% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +45% for the world. The record was 49,190 t in 2018.
What is the yield of lemons and limes in Mali?
7.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (37,988 t from 5,369 ha), against a world average of 16.0 t/ha.
Does Mali export or import lemons and limes?
In 2024 Mali reported no exports and imports of 3,042 t (USD 256,000), 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. 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.