Lemons and limes production in Syria
In 2024 Syria produced 134,013 t of lemons and limes, the 19th largest in the world (0.58% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 17%. The record was 187,250 t in 2016. Area harvested: 7,520 ha, yield 17.8 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 134,013 t
- World rank
- 19 of 107
- 10-year change
- −17%
- Record
- 187,250 t
- 2016
Lemons and limes in Syria, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Syria compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.58%
- 1.0% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 17.8
- world 16.0 (+12%)
- kg per person
- 5.43
- world 2.84
- 10-year change
- −17%
- world +45%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Thailand | 168,398 | 0.73% |
| 18 | Kenya | 135,248 | 0.58% |
| 19 | Syria | 134,013 | 0.58% |
| 20 | Saudi Arabia | 124,189 | 0.54% |
| 21 | Greece | 109,700 | 0.47% |
Map of world production of lemons and limes
Share of the world total; Syria is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 134,013 | −1.2% | 7,520 | 17.82 |
| 2023 | 135,691 | +56% | 7,481 | 18.14 |
| 2022 | 87,068 | −24% | 7,476 | 11.65 |
| 2021 | 114,074 | +8.1% | 7,255 | 15.72 |
| 2020 | 105,569 | −31% | 7,327 | 14.41 |
| 2019 | 152,841 | −12% | 7,233 | 21.13 |
| 2018 | 174,254 | +13% | 7,193 | 24.23 |
| 2017 | 154,327 | −18% | 7,166 | 21.54 |
| 2016 | 187,250 | +20% | 7,222 | 25.93 |
| 2015 | 156,404 | −3.4% | 7,293 | 21.45 |
| 2014 | 161,924 | +0.4% | 7,267 | 22.28 |
| 2013 | 161,354 | +9.3% | 7,216 | 22.36 |
| 2012 | 147,565 | −8.7% | 7,152 | 20.63 |
| 2011 | 161,594 | +14% | 6,962 | 23.21 |
| 2010 | 142,248 | +1.1% | 6,780 | 20.98 |
| 2009 | 140,647 | +2.4% | 6,456 | 21.79 |
| 2008 | 137,300 | +5.1% | 6,100 | 22.51 |
| 2007 | 130,600 | +9.9% | 5,900 | 22.14 |
| 2006 | 118,830 | +7.0% | 5,700 | 20.85 |
| 2005 | 111,040 | −0.4% | 5,400 | 20.56 |
| 2004 | 111,500 | +56% | 5,200 | 21.44 |
| 2003 | 71,400 | −16% | 4,800 | 14.88 |
| 2002 | 84,889 | +6.9% | 3,983 | 21.31 |
| 2001 | 79,427 | −4.8% | 3,836 | 20.71 |
| 2000 | 83,469 | +0.7% | 3,672 | 22.73 |
| 1999 | 82,850 | +22% | 3,644 | 22.74 |
| 1998 | 68,049 | +48% | 3,468 | 19.62 |
| 1997 | 46,000 | −39% | 3,260 | 14.11 |
| 1996 | 75,209 | +52% | 2,940 | 25.58 |
| 1995 | 49,600 | −22% | 2,800 | 17.71 |
| 1994 | 63,300 | +70% | 2,658 | 23.81 |
| 1993 | 37,153 | −4.8% | 2,519 | 14.75 |
| 1992 | 39,028 | −27% | 2,657 | 14.69 |
| 1991 | 53,300 | +25% | 2,700 | 19.74 |
| 1990 | 42,500 | +20% | 2,500 | 17.00 |
| 1989 | 35,500 | +23% | 2,300 | 15.43 |
| 1988 | 28,844 | +84% | 2,327 | 12.40 |
| 1987 | 15,700 | −19% | 2,200 | 7.14 |
| 1986 | 19,300 | +54% | 2,000 | 9.65 |
| 1985 | 12,544 | −22% | 1,844 | 6.80 |
| 1984 | 16,100 | +17% | 1,700 | 9.47 |
| 1983 | 13,800 | +14% | 1,500 | 9.20 |
| 1982 | 12,118 | +9.4% | 1,536 | 7.89 |
| 1981 | 11,076 | +5.3% | 1,343 | 8.25 |
| 1980 | 10,516 | +20% | 1,419 | 7.41 |
| 1979 | 8,749 | +43% | 1,215 | 7.20 |
| 1978 | 6,121 | −3.4% | 1,098 | 5.57 |
| 1977 | 6,339 | +15% | 950 | 6.67 |
| 1976 | 5,496 | +3.6% | 858 | 6.41 |
| 1975 | 5,307 | +8.0% | 818 | 6.49 |
| 1974 | 4,915 | −5.2% | 759 | 6.48 |
| 1973 | 5,187 | +46% | 732 | 7.09 |
| 1972 | 3,549 | +16% | 684 | 5.19 |
| 1971 | 3,066 | +75% | 456 | 6.72 |
| 1970 | 1,748 | +5.7% | 394 | 4.44 |
| 1969 | 1,654 | +70% | 352 | 4.70 |
| 1968 | 974 | −19% | 323 | 3.02 |
| 1967 | 1,200 | 0.0% | 296 | 4.05 |
| 1966 | 1,200 | −50% | 319 | 3.76 |
| 1965 | 2,400 | +9.1% | 400 | 6.00 |
| 1964 | 2,200 | +10% | 400 | 5.50 |
| 1963 | 2,000 | +100% | 400 | 5.00 |
| 1962 | 1,000 | −50% | 400 | 2.50 |
| 1961 | 2,000 | — | 400 | 5.00 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 1,370 t USD 235,000
- Exporter rank
- 57 of 123
- Imports
- 26,284 t USD 8.7 m
- Importer rank
- 30 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 Syria?
Syria produced 134,013 t in 2024, 0.58% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Syria rank in the world for production of lemons and limes?
Syria ranked 19th 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 Syria changed?
It fell by 17% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +45% for the world. The record was 187,250 t in 2016.
What is the yield of lemons and limes in Syria?
17.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (134,013 t from 7,520 ha), against a world average of 16.0 t/ha.
Does Syria export or import lemons and limes?
In 2024 Syria reported exports of 1,370 t (USD 235,000) and imports of 26,284 t (USD 8.7 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; the 2024 figure for Syria 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.