Lemons and limes production in Pakistan
In 2024 Pakistan produced 97,573 t of lemons and limes, the 24th largest in the world (0.42% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 14%. The record was 102,207 t in 2023. Area harvested: 12,006 ha, yield 8.1 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 97,573 t
- World rank
- 24 of 107
- 10-year change
- +14%
- Record
- 102,207 t
- 2023
Lemons and limes in Pakistan, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Pakistan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.42%
- 0.54% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 8.1
- world 16.0 (−49%)
- kg per person
- 0.39
- world 2.84
- 10-year change
- +14%
- world +45%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Guatemala | 109,585 | 0.47% |
| 23 | Bangladesh | 106,568 | 0.46% |
| 24 | Pakistan | 97,573 | 0.42% |
| 25 | Venezuela | 95,157 | 0.41% |
| 26 | Dominican Republic | 90,752 | 0.39% |
Map of world production of lemons and limes
Share of the world total; Pakistan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 97,573 | −4.5% | 12,006 | 8.13 |
| 2023 | 102,207 | +1.5% | 12,250 | 8.34 |
| 2022 | 100,687 | +1.2% | 12,080 | 8.34 |
| 2021 | 99,458 | +36% | 12,102 | 8.22 |
| 2020 | 73,223 | −5.6% | 12,001 | 6.10 |
| 2019 | 77,597 | +20% | 13,569 | 5.72 |
| 2018 | 64,528 | −18% | 11,937 | 5.41 |
| 2017 | 78,976 | −4.3% | 14,034 | 5.63 |
| 2016 | 82,486 | −14% | 14,623 | 5.64 |
| 2015 | 95,822 | +12% | 7,713 | 12.42 |
| 2014 | 85,375 | +1.9% | 7,747 | 11.02 |
| 2013 | 83,782 | −2.6% | 7,760 | 10.80 |
| 2012 | 86,000 | +8.5% | 7,760 | 11.08 |
| 2011 | 79,288 | −7.8% | 7,780 | 10.19 |
| 2010 | 86,000 | +0.8% | 7,936 | 10.84 |
| 2009 | 85,280 | −7.1% | 7,998 | 10.66 |
| 2008 | 91,780 | +56% | 7,976 | 11.51 |
| 2007 | 58,899 | −40% | 7,728 | 7.62 |
| 2006 | 98,335 | −0.1% | 7,691 | 12.79 |
| 2005 | 98,400 | +27% | 7,700 | 12.78 |
| 2004 | 77,700 | +10% | 7,400 | 10.50 |
| 2003 | 70,400 | +3.5% | 7,000 | 10.06 |
| 2002 | 68,000 | −6.8% | 7,300 | 9.32 |
| 2001 | 73,000 | −3.9% | 7,800 | 9.36 |
| 2000 | 76,000 | −2.6% | 7,900 | 9.62 |
| 1999 | 78,000 | +4.7% | 7,900 | 9.87 |
| 1998 | 74,500 | −8.6% | 7,900 | 9.43 |
| 1997 | 81,500 | +1.9% | 7,800 | 10.45 |
| 1996 | 80,000 | +2.0% | 7,800 | 10.26 |
| 1995 | 78,400 | +1.4% | 7,700 | 10.18 |
| 1994 | 77,300 | +4.5% | 7,600 | 10.17 |
| 1993 | 74,000 | +11% | 7,400 | 10.00 |
| 1992 | 66,600 | +2.1% | 7,000 | 9.51 |
| 1991 | 65,200 | +1.2% | 7,000 | 9.31 |
| 1990 | 64,400 | +2.4% | 6,900 | 9.33 |
| 1989 | 62,900 | +0.8% | 6,800 | 9.25 |
| 1988 | 62,400 | +11% | 6,800 | 9.18 |
| 1987 | 56,300 | −3.8% | 6,400 | 8.80 |
| 1986 | 58,500 | +12% | 6,100 | 9.59 |
| 1985 | 52,200 | −4.6% | 6,000 | 8.70 |
| 1984 | 54,700 | +5.6% | 5,800 | 9.43 |
| 1983 | 51,800 | +4.4% | 5,500 | 9.42 |
| 1982 | 49,600 | +7.6% | 5,000 | 9.92 |
| 1981 | 46,100 | +25% | 4,700 | 9.81 |
| 1980 | 36,800 | +6.4% | 3,800 | 9.68 |
| 1979 | 34,600 | +15% | 3,500 | 9.89 |
| 1978 | 30,000 | +20% | 2,900 | 10.34 |
| 1977 | 25,000 | −11% | 3,200 | 7.81 |
| 1976 | 28,000 | +3.7% | 3,000 | 9.33 |
| 1975 | 27,000 | 0.0% | 2,500 | 10.80 |
| 1974 | 27,000 | +17% | 2,200 | 12.27 |
| 1973 | 23,000 | +15% | 2,000 | 11.50 |
| 1972 | 20,000 | +5.3% | 1,800 | 11.11 |
| 1971 | 19,000 | +5.6% | 1,800 | 10.56 |
| 1970 | 18,000 | +5.9% | 1,700 | 10.59 |
| 1969 | 17,000 | −15% | 1,700 | 10.00 |
| 1968 | 20,000 | +5.3% | 2,000 | 10.00 |
| 1967 | 19,000 | 0.0% | 2,000 | 9.50 |
| 1966 | 19,000 | 0.0% | 2,000 | 9.50 |
| 1965 | 19,000 | −5.0% | 17,000 | 1.12 |
| 1964 | 20,000 | +11% | 17,000 | 1.18 |
| 1963 | 18,000 | +100% | 20,000 | 0.90 |
| 1962 | 9,000 | −40% | 13,000 | 0.69 |
| 1961 | 15,000 | — | 14,000 | 1.07 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 8,421 t USD 2.5 m
- Exporter rank
- 22 of 123
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 Pakistan?
Pakistan produced 97,573 t in 2024, 0.42% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Pakistan rank in the world for production of lemons and limes?
Pakistan ranked 24th 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 Pakistan changed?
It rose by 14% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +45% for the world. The record was 102,207 t in 2023.
What is the yield of lemons and limes in Pakistan?
8.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (97,573 t from 12,006 ha), against a world average of 16.0 t/ha.
Does Pakistan export or import lemons and limes?
In 2024 Pakistan reported exports of 8,421 t (USD 2.5 m) and no imports, 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.