Lemons and limes production in New Caledonia
In 2024 New Caledonia produced 966 t of lemons and limes, the 86th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 398%. The record was 1,216 t in 2016. Area harvested: 279 ha, yield 3.5 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 966 t
- World rank
- 86 of 107
- 10-year change
- +398%
- Record
- 1,216 t
- 2016
Lemons and limes in New Caledonia, 1980–2024 (tonnes)
New Caledonia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 3.5
- world 16.0 (−78%)
- kg per person
- 3.30
- world 2.84
- 10-year change
- +398%
- world +45%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | Philippines | 1,554 | 0.01% |
| 85 | Cuba | 974 | 0.00% |
| 86 | New Caledonia | 966 | 0.00% |
| 87 | Vanuatu | 930 | 0.00% |
| 88 | Croatia | 810 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of lemons and limes
Share of the world total; New Caledonia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 966 | +14% | 279 | 3.46 |
| 2023 | 844 | 0.0% | 245 | 3.44 |
| 2022 | 844 | −8.5% | 247 | 3.42 |
| 2021 | 922 | −3.5% | 272 | 3.39 |
| 2020 | 955 | +3.4% | 284 | 3.36 |
| 2019 | 924 | −1.6% | 276 | 3.35 |
| 2018 | 939 | +13% | 282 | 3.33 |
| 2017 | 828 | −32% | 249 | 3.33 |
| 2016 | 1,216 | +55% | 368 | 3.30 |
| 2015 | 786 | +305% | 240 | 3.28 |
| 2014 | 194 | +8.4% | 60 | 3.23 |
| 2013 | 179 | −27% | 55 | 3.25 |
| 2012 | 244 | +2.5% | 76 | 3.21 |
| 2011 | 238 | +15% | 74 | 3.22 |
| 2010 | 207 | +18% | 65 | 3.18 |
| 2009 | 176 | −33% | 55 | 3.20 |
| 2008 | 262 | +2.3% | 82 | 3.20 |
| 2007 | 256 | +15% | 80 | 3.20 |
| 2006 | 222 | +23% | 70 | 3.17 |
| 2005 | 180 | +48% | 60 | 3.00 |
| 2004 | 122 | +37% | 40 | 3.05 |
| 2003 | 89 | −28% | 28 | 3.18 |
| 2002 | 124 | +23% | 38 | 3.26 |
| 2001 | 101 | −15% | 31 | 3.26 |
| 2000 | 119 | −22% | 35 | 3.40 |
| 1999 | 153 | −6.7% | 45 | 3.40 |
| 1998 | 164 | +40% | 48 | 3.42 |
| 1997 | 117 | −13% | 34 | 3.44 |
| 1996 | 134 | −28% | 38 | 3.53 |
| 1995 | 187 | +65% | 52 | 3.60 |
| 1994 | 113 | +31% | 32 | 3.53 |
| 1993 | 86 | −15% | 24 | 3.58 |
| 1992 | 101 | +71% | 27 | 3.74 |
| 1991 | 59 | +90% | 15 | 3.93 |
| 1990 | 31 | +3.3% | 15 | 2.07 |
| 1989 | 30 | 0.0% | 15 | 2.00 |
| 1988 | 30 | 0.0% | 15 | 2.00 |
| 1987 | 30 | 0.0% | 15 | 2.00 |
| 1986 | 30 | 0.0% | 15 | 2.00 |
| 1985 | 30 | 0.0% | 15 | 2.00 |
| 1984 | 30 | −80% | 15 | 2.00 |
| 1983 | 150 | +88% | 70 | 2.14 |
| 1982 | 80 | +167% | 40 | 2.00 |
| 1981 | 30 | 0.0% | 15 | 2.00 |
| 1980 | 30 | — | 15 | 2.00 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 3 t USD 13,000
- Exporter rank
- 113 of 123
- Imports
- 28 t USD 90,000
- Importer rank
- 141 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 New Caledonia?
New Caledonia produced 966 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does New Caledonia rank in the world for production of lemons and limes?
New Caledonia ranked 86th 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 New Caledonia changed?
It rose by 398% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +45% for the world. The record was 1,216 t in 2016.
What is the yield of lemons and limes in New Caledonia?
3.5 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (966 t from 279 ha), against a world average of 16.0 t/ha.
Does New Caledonia export or import lemons and limes?
In 2024 New Caledonia reported exports of 3 t (USD 13,000) and imports of 28 t (USD 90,000), 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 New Caledonia 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.