> In 2024 Mozambique produced 3,068 t of lemons and limes, the 75th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 10%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/mozambique/

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# Lemons and limes production in Mozambique

In 2024 Mozambique produced 3,068 t of lemons and limes, the 75th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 10%. The record was 6,500 t in 1983. Area harvested: 903 ha, yield 3.4 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

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Production, 20243,068 t
World rank75 of 107
10-year change−10%
Record6,500 t1983

## Lemons and limes in Mozambique, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Mozambique compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.01%0.02% in 2014
Yield, t/ha3.4world 16.0 (−79%)
kg per person0.09world 2.84
10-year change−10%world +45%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 73 | [Guinea-Bissau](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/guinea-bissau/) | 4,458 | 0.02% |
| 74 | [Madagascar](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/madagascar/) | 4,408 | 0.02% |
| 75 | **Mozambique** | 3,068 | 0.01% |
| 76 | [Cambodia](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/cambodia/) | 3,001 | 0.01% |
| 77 | [Djibouti](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/djibouti/) | 2,970 | 0.01% |

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

### Map of world production of lemons and limes

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Mozambique is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 3,068 | −0.3% | 903 | 3.40 |
| 2023 | 3,077 | −0.3% | 903 | 3.41 |
| 2022 | 3,087 | +0.5% | 903 | 3.42 |
| 2021 | 3,073 | −2.7% | 898 | 3.42 |
| 2020 | 3,158 | +2.4% | 887 | 3.56 |
| 2019 | 3,085 | −2.2% | 895 | 3.45 |
| 2018 | 3,156 | −2.4% | 911 | 3.46 |
| 2017 | 3,233 | −2.6% | 929 | 3.48 |
| 2016 | 3,320 | −0.6% | 950 | 3.49 |
| 2015 | 3,341 | −2.3% | 952 | 3.51 |
| 2014 | 3,418 | +1.3% | 969 | 3.53 |
| 2013 | 3,375 | −5.5% | 950 | 3.55 |
| 2012 | 3,572 | +1.7% | 1,000 | 3.57 |
| 2011 | 3,513 | +0.2% | 990 | 3.55 |
| 2010 | 3,506 | +6.2% | 980 | 3.58 |
| 2009 | 3,300 | +3.1% | 925 | 3.57 |
| 2008 | 3,200 | +3.2% | 900 | 3.56 |
| 2007 | 3,100 | +2.3% | 854 | 3.63 |
| 2006 | 3,030 | +6.3% | 827 | 3.66 |
| 2005 | 2,850 | 0.0% | 770 | 3.70 |
| 2004 | 2,850 | 0.0% | 761 | 3.75 |
| 2003 | 2,850 | +24% | 753 | 3.78 |
| 2002 | 2,300 | −12% | 601 | 3.83 |
| 2001 | 2,600 | −19% | 671 | 3.87 |
| 2000 | 3,200 | −33% | 800 | 4.00 |
| 1999 | 4,800 | +2.1% | 1,219 | 3.94 |
| 1998 | 4,700 | +2.2% | 1,198 | 3.92 |
| 1997 | 4,600 | +2.2% | 1,188 | 3.87 |
| 1996 | 4,500 | +7.1% | 1,156 | 3.89 |
| 1995 | 4,200 | +5.0% | 1,073 | 3.91 |
| 1994 | 4,000 | −17% | 1,017 | 3.93 |
| 1993 | 4,800 | +20% | 1,214 | 3.95 |
| 1992 | 4,000 | −17% | 1,006 | 3.98 |
| 1991 | 4,800 | −7.7% | 1,201 | 4.00 |
| 1990 | 5,200 | +4.0% | 1,035 | 5.02 |
| 1989 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 5.00 |
| 1988 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 5.00 |
| 1987 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 5.00 |
| 1986 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 5.00 |
| 1985 | 5,000 | −23% | 1,000 | 5.00 |
| 1984 | 6,500 | 0.0% | 1,500 | 4.33 |
| 1983 | 6,500 | +30% | 1,500 | 4.33 |
| 1982 | 5,000 | +25% | 1,000 | 5.00 |
| 1981 | 4,000 | +33% | 1,000 | 4.00 |
| 1980 | 3,000 | +50% | 700 | 4.29 |
| 1979 | 2,000 | +33% | 500 | 4.00 |
| 1978 | 1,500 | 0.0% | 400 | 3.75 |
| 1977 | 1,500 | +50% | 400 | 3.75 |
| 1976 | 1,000 | 0.0% | 300 | 3.33 |
| 1975 | 1,000 | 0.0% | 300 | 3.33 |
| 1974 | 1,000 | 0.0% | 300 | 3.33 |
| 1973 | 1,000 | 0.0% | 300 | 3.33 |
| 1972 | 1,000 | 0.0% | 300 | 3.33 |
| 1971 | 1,000 | 0.0% | 300 | 3.33 |
| 1970 | 1,000 | 0.0% | 300 | 3.33 |
| 1969 | 1,000 | 0.0% | 300 | 3.33 |
| 1968 | 1,000 | 0.0% | 300 | 3.33 |
| 1967 | 1,000 | 0.0% | 300 | 3.33 |
| 1966 | 1,000 | 0.0% | 300 | 3.33 |
| 1965 | 1,000 | 0.0% | 300 | 3.33 |
| 1964 | 1,000 | 0.0% | 300 | 3.33 |
| 1963 | 1,000 | 0.0% | 300 | 3.33 |
| 1962 | 1,000 | 0.0% | 300 | 3.33 |
| 1961 | 1,000 | — | 300 | 3.33 |

## Trade, 2024

Exports1 t USD 5,000
Exporter rank123 of 123
Imports806 t USD 325,000
Importer rank101 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 Mozambique?

Mozambique produced 3,068 t in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Mozambique rank in the world for production of lemons and limes?

Mozambique ranked 75th 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 Mozambique changed?

It fell by 10% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +45% for the world. The record was 6,500 t in 1983.

### What is the yield of lemons and limes in Mozambique?

3.4 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (3,068 t from 903 ha), against a world average of 16.0 t/ha.

### Does Mozambique export or import lemons and limes?

In 2024 Mozambique reported exports of 1 t (USD 5,000) and imports of 806 t (USD 325,000), 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 Mozambique 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/)

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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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