Lemons and limes production in Portugal
In 2024 Portugal produced 40,200 t of lemons and limes, the 39th largest in the world (0.17% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 174%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 1,890 ha, yield 21.3 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 40,200 t
- World rank
- 39 of 107
- 10-year change
- +174%
- Record
- 40,200 t
- 2024
Lemons and limes in Portugal, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Portugal compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.17%
- 0.09% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 21.3
- world 16.0 (+33%)
- kg per person
- 3.86
- world 2.84
- 10-year change
- +174%
- world +45%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | Ecuador | 46,964 | 0.20% |
| 38 | Morocco | 43,223 | 0.19% |
| 39 | Portugal | 40,200 | 0.17% |
| 40 | Mali | 37,988 | 0.16% |
| 41 | Costa Rica | 36,278 | 0.16% |
Map of world production of lemons and limes
Share of the world total; Portugal is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40,200 | +11% | 1,890 | 21.27 |
| 2023 | 36,210 | +18% | 1,760 | 20.57 |
| 2022 | 30,620 | +13% | 1,680 | 18.23 |
| 2021 | 27,190 | +7.9% | 1,670 | 16.28 |
| 2020 | 25,200 | +8.7% | 1,640 | 15.37 |
| 2019 | 23,190 | +41% | 1,620 | 14.31 |
| 2018 | 16,450 | +6.9% | 1,070 | 15.37 |
| 2017 | 15,382 | −0.4% | 997 | 15.43 |
| 2016 | 15,440 | −0.1% | 983 | 15.71 |
| 2015 | 15,452 | +5.3% | 967 | 15.98 |
| 2014 | 14,676 | +4.7% | 931 | 15.76 |
| 2013 | 14,016 | +6.3% | 890 | 15.75 |
| 2012 | 13,187 | +0.4% | 875 | 15.07 |
| 2011 | 13,132 | +2.9% | 866 | 15.16 |
| 2010 | 12,765 | −1.8% | 854 | 14.95 |
| 2009 | 12,994 | +16% | 848 | 15.32 |
| 2008 | 11,210 | +2.6% | 880 | 12.74 |
| 2007 | 10,927 | +1.3% | 881 | 12.40 |
| 2006 | 10,782 | −3.9% | 894 | 12.06 |
| 2005 | 11,223 | −4.8% | 942 | 11.91 |
| 2004 | 11,786 | −10.0% | 952 | 12.38 |
| 2003 | 13,093 | +18% | 993 | 13.19 |
| 2002 | 11,054 | −3.4% | 994 | 11.12 |
| 2001 | 11,441 | −4.5% | 994 | 11.51 |
| 2000 | 11,985 | +9.2% | 979 | 12.24 |
| 1999 | 10,972 | +20% | 1,004 | 10.93 |
| 1998 | 9,170 | −6.5% | 1,297 | 7.07 |
| 1997 | 9,803 | +9.8% | 1,280 | 7.66 |
| 1996 | 8,929 | −20% | 1,300 | 6.87 |
| 1995 | 11,210 | +1.3% | 1,314 | 8.53 |
| 1994 | 11,067 | +6.0% | 1,304 | 8.49 |
| 1993 | 10,442 | −3.9% | 1,200 | 8.70 |
| 1992 | 10,863 | +6.0% | 2,066 | 5.26 |
| 1991 | 10,250 | +0.5% | 2,050 | 5.00 |
| 1990 | 10,200 | +3.0% | 2,040 | 5.00 |
| 1989 | 9,900 | +3.0% | 1,980 | 5.00 |
| 1988 | 9,615 | +2.7% | 1,923 | 5.00 |
| 1987 | 9,360 | +2.7% | 1,872 | 5.00 |
| 1986 | 9,115 | +1.3% | 1,823 | 5.00 |
| 1985 | 9,000 | +5.9% | 1,800 | 5.00 |
| 1984 | 8,500 | +6.3% | 1,800 | 4.72 |
| 1983 | 8,000 | 0.0% | 1,800 | 4.44 |
| 1982 | 8,000 | +14% | 1,800 | 4.44 |
| 1981 | 7,000 | 0.0% | 1,800 | 3.89 |
| 1980 | 7,000 | −22% | 1,800 | 3.89 |
| 1979 | 9,000 | 0.0% | 1,500 | 6.00 |
| 1978 | 9,000 | 0.0% | 1,500 | 6.00 |
| 1977 | 9,000 | 0.0% | 1,500 | 6.00 |
| 1976 | 9,000 | 0.0% | 1,500 | 6.00 |
| 1975 | 9,000 | 0.0% | 1,500 | 6.00 |
| 1974 | 9,000 | 0.0% | 1,500 | 6.00 |
| 1973 | 9,000 | +13% | 1,500 | 6.00 |
| 1972 | 8,000 | 0.0% | 1,500 | 5.33 |
| 1971 | 8,000 | 0.0% | 1,500 | 5.33 |
| 1970 | 8,000 | 0.0% | 1,500 | 5.33 |
| 1969 | 8,000 | 0.0% | 1,500 | 5.33 |
| 1968 | 8,000 | −33% | 1,500 | 5.33 |
| 1967 | 12,000 | −7.7% | 1,400 | 8.57 |
| 1966 | 13,000 | −7.1% | 1,550 | 8.39 |
| 1965 | 14,000 | +40% | 1,600 | 8.75 |
| 1964 | 10,000 | 0.0% | 1,300 | 7.69 |
| 1963 | 10,000 | −29% | 1,300 | 7.69 |
| 1962 | 14,000 | +40% | 1,400 | 10.00 |
| 1961 | 10,000 | — | 1,300 | 7.69 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 25,804 t USD 26.6 m
- Exporter rank
- 16 of 123
- Imports
- 39,116 t USD 41.4 m
- Importer rank
- 22 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 Portugal?
Portugal produced 40,200 t in 2024, 0.17% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Portugal rank in the world for production of lemons and limes?
Portugal ranked 39th 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 Portugal changed?
It rose by 174% 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 Portugal?
21.3 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (40,200 t from 1,890 ha), against a world average of 16.0 t/ha.
Does Portugal export or import lemons and limes?
In 2024 Portugal reported exports of 25,804 t (USD 26.6 m) and imports of 39,116 t (USD 41.4 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.