Lemons and limes production in Sudan
In 2024 Sudan produced 415,369 t of lemons and limes, the 14th largest in the world (1.79% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 71%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 32,377 ha, yield 12.8 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 415,369 t
- World rank
- 14 of 107
- 10-year change
- +71%
- Record
- 415,369 t
- 2024
Lemons and limes in Sudan, 2012–2024 (tonnes)
Sudan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.8%
- 1.5% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 12.8
- world 16.0 (−20%)
- kg per person
- 8.23
- world 2.84
- 10-year change
- +71%
- world +45%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Italy | 431,590 | 1.9% |
| 13 | Peru | 419,068 | 1.8% |
| 14 | Sudan | 415,369 | 1.8% |
| 15 | Egypt | 381,921 | 1.6% |
| 16 | Chile | 280,988 | 1.2% |
Map of world production of lemons and limes
Share of the world total; Sudan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 415,369 | +4.7% | 32,377 | 12.83 |
| 2023 | 396,804 | +5.5% | 32,330 | 12.27 |
| 2022 | 376,010 | +5.2% | 32,823 | 11.46 |
| 2021 | 357,472 | +4.9% | 32,579 | 10.97 |
| 2020 | 340,661 | +5.0% | 32,000 | 10.65 |
| 2019 | 324,440 | +5.0% | 32,000 | 10.14 |
| 2018 | 308,990 | +10% | 32,000 | 9.66 |
| 2017 | 280,900 | +4.0% | 32,000 | 8.78 |
| 2016 | 270,060 | +0.2% | 30,870 | 8.75 |
| 2015 | 269,500 | +11% | 23,646 | 11.40 |
| 2014 | 243,000 | +0.2% | 20,968 | 11.59 |
| 2013 | 242,400 | +1.0% | 16,968 | 14.29 |
| 2012 | 240,000 | — | 16,800 | 14.29 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 33 t USD 20,000
- Exporter rank
- 84 of 123
- Imports
- 12 t USD 5,000
- Importer rank
- 150 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 Sudan?
Sudan produced 415,369 t in 2024, 1.8% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Sudan rank in the world for production of lemons and limes?
Sudan ranked 14th 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 Sudan changed?
It rose by 71% 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 Sudan?
12.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (415,369 t from 32,377 ha), against a world average of 16.0 t/ha.
Does Sudan export or import lemons and limes?
In 2024 Sudan reported exports of 33 t (USD 20,000) and imports of 12 t (USD 5,000), 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 Sudan 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.