Lemons and limes production in Mexico
In 2024 Mexico produced 3.3 million t of lemons and limes, the 2nd largest in the world (14.2% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 49%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 215,659 ha, yield 15.3 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 3.3 million t
- World rank
- 2 of 107
- 10-year change
- +49%
- Record
- 3.3 million t
- 2024
Lemons and limes in Mexico, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Mexico compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 14.2%
- 13.8% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 15.3
- world 16.0 (−4.4%)
- kg per person
- 25.2
- world 2.84
- 10-year change
- +49%
- world +45%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 3,835,727 | 16.5% |
| 2 | Mexico | 3,291,622 | 14.2% |
| 3 | China | 2,319,972 | 10.0% |
| 4 | Argentina | 2,154,138 | 9.3% |
Map of world production of lemons and limes
Share of the world total; Mexico is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,291,622 | +1.1% | 215,659 | 15.26 |
| 2023 | 3,257,169 | +4.5% | 211,046 | 15.43 |
| 2022 | 3,116,190 | +4.4% | 202,028 | 15.42 |
| 2021 | 2,983,802 | +3.6% | 195,619 | 15.25 |
| 2020 | 2,879,023 | +6.6% | 187,481 | 15.36 |
| 2019 | 2,701,828 | +6.0% | 183,575 | 14.72 |
| 2018 | 2,547,834 | +0.8% | 175,826 | 14.49 |
| 2017 | 2,528,174 | +4.0% | 172,255 | 14.68 |
| 2016 | 2,429,839 | +3.7% | 163,466 | 14.86 |
| 2015 | 2,342,780 | +6.2% | 161,681 | 14.49 |
| 2014 | 2,205,079 | +3.1% | 156,429 | 14.10 |
| 2013 | 2,138,737 | +3.3% | 151,765 | 14.09 |
| 2012 | 2,070,764 | −3.6% | 150,684 | 13.74 |
| 2011 | 2,147,740 | +14% | 151,021 | 14.22 |
| 2010 | 1,891,403 | −4.8% | 143,869 | 13.15 |
| 2009 | 1,987,453 | −11% | 141,752 | 14.02 |
| 2008 | 2,242,539 | +16% | 149,653 | 14.98 |
| 2007 | 1,935,909 | +3.7% | 145,632 | 13.29 |
| 2006 | 1,867,078 | +3.3% | 139,761 | 13.36 |
| 2005 | 1,806,784 | −6.3% | 136,966 | 13.19 |
| 2004 | 1,927,515 | +9.4% | 140,824 | 13.69 |
| 2003 | 1,761,552 | +2.1% | 131,668 | 13.38 |
| 2002 | 1,725,090 | +8.2% | 127,063 | 13.58 |
| 2001 | 1,594,020 | −4.0% | 126,281 | 12.62 |
| 2000 | 1,661,220 | +21% | 122,755 | 13.53 |
| 1999 | 1,367,502 | +15% | 112,045 | 12.20 |
| 1998 | 1,186,298 | +5.3% | 106,288 | 11.16 |
| 1997 | 1,126,422 | −0.4% | 98,562 | 11.43 |
| 1996 | 1,131,303 | +15% | 97,977 | 11.55 |
| 1995 | 984,110 | +16% | 89,365 | 11.01 |
| 1994 | 849,239 | +12% | 83,624 | 10.16 |
| 1993 | 758,535 | −7.1% | 83,149 | 9.12 |
| 1992 | 816,912 | +10% | 80,846 | 10.10 |
| 1991 | 741,193 | +6.5% | 75,382 | 9.83 |
| 1990 | 695,871 | −13% | 72,990 | 9.53 |
| 1989 | 801,067 | +6.5% | 74,632 | 10.73 |
| 1988 | 752,325 | +2.5% | 75,426 | 9.97 |
| 1987 | 734,063 | −2.7% | 69,818 | 10.51 |
| 1986 | 754,738 | −15% | 70,757 | 10.67 |
| 1985 | 889,349 | −1.1% | 72,495 | 12.27 |
| 1984 | 899,089 | +25% | 72,409 | 12.42 |
| 1983 | 717,110 | −10% | 75,478 | 9.50 |
| 1982 | 797,748 | +23% | 74,358 | 10.73 |
| 1981 | 650,777 | +8.0% | 65,402 | 9.95 |
| 1980 | 602,626 | +20% | 60,985 | 9.88 |
| 1979 | 503,288 | +11% | 54,408 | 9.25 |
| 1978 | 453,915 | −6.1% | 50,769 | 8.94 |
| 1977 | 483,184 | +4.3% | 53,132 | 9.09 |
| 1976 | 463,207 | −1.1% | 48,705 | 9.51 |
| 1975 | 468,292 | −0.5% | 50,722 | 9.23 |
| 1974 | 470,739 | −2.9% | 50,949 | 9.24 |
| 1973 | 484,750 | +1.8% | 51,025 | 9.50 |
| 1972 | 476,390 | −7.4% | 51,124 | 9.32 |
| 1971 | 514,640 | +114% | 50,970 | 10.10 |
| 1970 | 240,699 | +7.8% | 26,475 | 9.09 |
| 1969 | 223,341 | +7.1% | 24,301 | 9.19 |
| 1968 | 208,520 | −0.1% | 22,297 | 9.35 |
| 1967 | 208,741 | −4.2% | 22,341 | 9.34 |
| 1966 | 218,000 | +4.1% | 23,115 | 9.43 |
| 1965 | 209,495 | +9.9% | 22,543 | 9.29 |
| 1964 | 190,639 | +12% | 22,074 | 8.64 |
| 1963 | 170,757 | +16% | 19,699 | 8.67 |
| 1962 | 147,787 | +20% | 18,498 | 7.99 |
| 1961 | 122,660 | — | 16,689 | 7.35 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 732,291 t USD 848 m
- Exporter rank
- 1 of 123
- Imports
- 65,456 t USD 63.7 m
- Importer rank
- 14 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 Mexico?
Mexico produced 3.3 million t in 2024, 14.2% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Mexico rank in the world for production of lemons and limes?
Mexico ranked 2nd 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 Mexico changed?
It rose by 49% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +45% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of lemons and limes in Mexico?
15.3 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (3.3 million t from 215,659 ha), against a world average of 16.0 t/ha.
Does Mexico export or import lemons and limes?
In 2024 Mexico reported exports of 732,291 t (USD 848 m) and imports of 65,456 t (USD 63.7 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.