Lemons and limes production in Oman
In 2024 Oman produced 9,677 t of lemons and limes, the 56th largest in the world (0.04% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 63%. The record was 26,400 t in 1989. Area harvested: 2,032 ha, yield 4.8 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 9,677 t
- World rank
- 56 of 107
- 10-year change
- +63%
- Record
- 26,400 t
- 1989
Lemons and limes in Oman, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Oman compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.04%
- 0.04% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 4.8
- world 16.0 (−70%)
- kg per person
- 1.83
- world 2.84
- 10-year change
- +63%
- world +45%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | Tanzania | 10,484 | 0.05% |
| 55 | Sri Lanka | 10,099 | 0.04% |
| 56 | Oman | 9,677 | 0.04% |
| 57 | Paraguay | 9,125 | 0.04% |
| 58 | Japan | 8,657 | 0.04% |
Map of world production of lemons and limes
Share of the world total; Oman is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,677 | +5.3% | 2,032 | 4.76 |
| 2023 | 9,189 | +5.6% | 1,920 | 4.79 |
| 2022 | 8,699 | +4.4% | 1,818 | 4.78 |
| 2021 | 8,331 | −0.7% | 1,721 | 4.84 |
| 2020 | 8,389 | +17% | 1,750 | 4.79 |
| 2019 | 7,189 | +1.1% | 1,414 | 5.08 |
| 2018 | 7,112 | +12% | 1,399 | 5.08 |
| 2017 | 6,340 | +2.3% | 1,302 | 4.87 |
| 2016 | 6,199 | 0.0% | 1,207 | 5.14 |
| 2015 | 6,199 | +4.3% | 1,208 | 5.13 |
| 2014 | 5,943 | −4.9% | 1,208 | 4.92 |
| 2013 | 6,250 | −1.4% | 1,200 | 5.21 |
| 2012 | 6,340 | −2.5% | 710 | 8.93 |
| 2011 | 6,503 | +2.3% | 1,236 | 5.26 |
| 2010 | 6,354 | 0.0% | 1,233 | 5.15 |
| 2009 | 6,354 | −15% | 1,233 | 5.15 |
| 2008 | 7,440 | +24% | 1,231 | 6.04 |
| 2007 | 5,983 | +1.1% | 1,231 | 4.86 |
| 2006 | 5,916 | −3.9% | 1,242 | 4.76 |
| 2005 | 6,159 | +4.8% | 1,242 | 4.96 |
| 2004 | 5,875 | −14% | 1,210 | 4.86 |
| 2003 | 6,830 | −19% | 1,440 | 4.74 |
| 2002 | 8,385 | −2.0% | 1,690 | 4.96 |
| 2001 | 8,560 | +4.3% | 1,620 | 5.28 |
| 2000 | 8,210 | −32% | 1,678 | 4.89 |
| 1999 | 12,100 | −3.2% | 1,700 | 7.12 |
| 1998 | 12,500 | −11% | 1,750 | 7.14 |
| 1997 | 14,000 | −3.4% | 2,000 | 7.00 |
| 1996 | 14,500 | −24% | 1,950 | 7.44 |
| 1995 | 19,000 | −5.0% | 2,090 | 9.09 |
| 1994 | 20,000 | +0.3% | 2,085 | 9.59 |
| 1993 | 19,948 | −7.2% | 2,080 | 9.59 |
| 1992 | 21,500 | +2.4% | 2,050 | 10.49 |
| 1991 | 21,000 | −19% | 2,000 | 10.50 |
| 1990 | 26,000 | −1.5% | 2,450 | 10.61 |
| 1989 | 26,400 | +1.5% | 2,435 | 10.84 |
| 1988 | 26,000 | +6.1% | 2,400 | 10.83 |
| 1987 | 24,500 | +2.1% | 2,100 | 11.67 |
| 1986 | 24,000 | +4.3% | 2,050 | 11.71 |
| 1985 | 23,000 | +4.5% | 2,034 | 11.31 |
| 1984 | 22,000 | +22% | 2,034 | 10.82 |
| 1983 | 18,000 | +13% | 2,034 | 8.85 |
| 1982 | 16,000 | +6.7% | 2,034 | 7.87 |
| 1981 | 15,000 | +7.1% | 2,034 | 7.37 |
| 1980 | 14,000 | 0.0% | 2,071 | 6.76 |
| 1979 | 14,000 | +7.7% | 2,071 | 6.76 |
| 1978 | 13,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 4.33 |
| 1977 | 13,000 | +8.3% | 3,000 | 4.33 |
| 1976 | 12,000 | 0.0% | 2,500 | 4.80 |
| 1975 | 12,000 | +9.1% | 2,800 | 4.29 |
| 1974 | 11,000 | −8.3% | 2,800 | 3.93 |
| 1973 | 12,000 | +20% | 3,000 | 4.00 |
| 1972 | 10,000 | −9.1% | 3,000 | 3.33 |
| 1971 | 11,000 | −8.3% | 3,560 | 3.09 |
| 1970 | 12,000 | 0.0% | 3,500 | 3.43 |
| 1969 | 12,000 | +20% | 3,500 | 3.43 |
| 1968 | 10,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 3.33 |
| 1967 | 10,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 3.33 |
| 1966 | 10,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 3.33 |
| 1965 | 10,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 3.33 |
| 1964 | 10,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 3.33 |
| 1963 | 10,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 3.33 |
| 1962 | 10,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 3.33 |
| 1961 | 10,000 | — | 3,000 | 3.33 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 11,233 t USD 6.0 m
- Importer rank
- 46 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 Oman?
Oman produced 9,677 t in 2024, 0.04% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Oman rank in the world for production of lemons and limes?
Oman ranked 56th 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 Oman changed?
It rose by 63% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +45% for the world. The record was 26,400 t in 1989.
What is the yield of lemons and limes in Oman?
4.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (9,677 t from 2,032 ha), against a world average of 16.0 t/ha.
Does Oman export or import lemons and limes?
In 2024 Oman reported no exports and imports of 11,233 t (USD 6.0 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.