Lemons and limes production in Sri Lanka
In 2024 Sri Lanka produced 10,099 t of lemons and limes, the 55th largest in the world (0.04% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 52%. The record was 71,176 t in 1986. Area harvested: 8,885 ha, yield 1.1 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 10,099 t
- World rank
- 55 of 107
- 10-year change
- +52%
- Record
- 71,176 t
- 1986
Lemons and limes in Sri Lanka, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Sri Lanka compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.04%
- 0.04% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.1
- world 16.0 (−93%)
- kg per person
- 0.44
- world 2.84
- 10-year change
- +52%
- world +45%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | Uzbekistan | 11,100 | 0.05% |
| 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% |
Map of world production of lemons and limes
Share of the world total; Sri Lanka is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,099 | −28% | 8,885 | 1.14 |
| 2023 | 14,041 | +5.9% | 8,800 | 1.60 |
| 2022 | 13,263 | −20% | 9,529 | 1.39 |
| 2021 | 16,651 | −15% | 9,625 | 1.73 |
| 2020 | 19,558 | +134% | 10,534 | 1.86 |
| 2019 | 8,364 | +5.8% | 10,238 | 0.82 |
| 2018 | 7,907 | +28% | 10,094 | 0.78 |
| 2017 | 6,191 | −4.5% | 10,798 | 0.57 |
| 2016 | 6,481 | −9.1% | 10,967 | 0.59 |
| 2015 | 7,132 | +7.4% | 13,000 | 0.55 |
| 2014 | 6,640 | +7.2% | 12,138 | 0.55 |
| 2013 | 6,194 | +0.9% | 11,592 | 0.53 |
| 2012 | 6,140 | +11% | 12,140 | 0.51 |
| 2011 | 5,540 | +6.9% | 11,930 | 0.46 |
| 2010 | 5,180 | +15% | 11,090 | 0.47 |
| 2009 | 4,490 | −10% | 10,300 | 0.44 |
| 2008 | 5,000 | −1.0% | 9,900 | 0.51 |
| 2007 | 5,050 | +1.6% | 9,320 | 0.54 |
| 2006 | 4,970 | −4.6% | 8,970 | 0.55 |
| 2005 | 5,210 | +7.2% | 9,680 | 0.54 |
| 2004 | 4,860 | −4.5% | 9,180 | 0.53 |
| 2003 | 5,090 | −76% | 9,700 | 0.52 |
| 2002 | 21,300 | +34% | 7,630 | 2.79 |
| 2001 | 15,911 | −24% | 7,000 | 2.27 |
| 2000 | 21,000 | +24% | 7,340 | 2.86 |
| 1999 | 17,000 | −0.4% | 6,960 | 2.44 |
| 1998 | 17,074 | −3.9% | 6,803 | 2.51 |
| 1997 | 17,771 | −1.0% | 6,854 | 2.59 |
| 1996 | 17,959 | −2.3% | 6,691 | 2.68 |
| 1995 | 18,378 | −8.1% | 6,665 | 2.76 |
| 1994 | 20,000 | +5.3% | 6,892 | 2.90 |
| 1993 | 19,000 | −5.2% | 6,773 | 2.81 |
| 1992 | 20,034 | +29% | 5,772 | 3.47 |
| 1991 | 15,562 | −8.4% | 5,155 | 3.02 |
| 1990 | 16,989 | −5.5% | 4,960 | 3.43 |
| 1989 | 17,975 | +2.2% | 5,190 | 3.46 |
| 1988 | 17,586 | −68% | 5,040 | 3.49 |
| 1987 | 54,646 | −23% | 4,937 | 11.07 |
| 1986 | 71,176 | +88% | 5,217 | 13.64 |
| 1985 | 37,935 | +22% | 4,090 | 9.28 |
| 1984 | 31,202 | −42% | 3,950 | 7.90 |
| 1983 | 54,146 | +43% | 3,700 | 14.63 |
| 1982 | 37,740 | −28% | 3,883 | 9.72 |
| 1981 | 52,778 | +7.1% | 3,910 | 13.50 |
| 1980 | 49,284 | +6.9% | 3,954 | 12.46 |
| 1979 | 46,098 | −17% | 4,020 | 11.47 |
| 1978 | 55,209 | +10% | 4,060 | 13.60 |
| 1977 | 50,061 | −3.3% | 4,453 | 11.24 |
| 1976 | 51,760 | +3.2% | 4,542 | 11.40 |
| 1975 | 50,167 | −8.1% | 4,528 | 11.08 |
| 1974 | 54,612 | +56% | 4,204 | 12.99 |
| 1973 | 35,000 | +7.9% | 3,790 | 9.23 |
| 1972 | 32,424 | −12% | 4,766 | 6.80 |
| 1971 | 37,051 | +30% | 4,498 | 8.24 |
| 1970 | 28,588 | +6.1% | 3,894 | 7.34 |
| 1969 | 26,942 | −10% | 3,680 | 7.32 |
| 1968 | 30,000 | 0.0% | 4,612 | 6.50 |
| 1967 | 30,000 | −2.1% | 4,763 | 6.30 |
| 1966 | 30,647 | +9.5% | 4,220 | 7.26 |
| 1965 | 28,000 | +3.7% | 6,205 | 4.51 |
| 1964 | 27,000 | −16% | 6,741 | 4.01 |
| 1963 | 32,000 | +27% | 7,942 | 4.03 |
| 1962 | 25,181 | +4.9% | 4,491 | 5.61 |
| 1961 | 24,000 | — | 5,587 | 4.30 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 6 t USD 23,000
- Exporter rank
- 108 of 123
- Imports
- 5 t USD 12,000
- Importer rank
- 161 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 Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka produced 10,099 t in 2024, 0.04% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Sri Lanka rank in the world for production of lemons and limes?
Sri Lanka ranked 55th 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 Sri Lanka changed?
It rose by 52% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +45% for the world. The record was 71,176 t in 1986.
What is the yield of lemons and limes in Sri Lanka?
1.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (10,099 t from 8,885 ha), against a world average of 16.0 t/ha.
Does Sri Lanka export or import lemons and limes?
In 2024 Sri Lanka reported exports of 6 t (USD 23,000) and imports of 5 t (USD 12,000), 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. 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.