Lemons and limes production in Tanzania
In 2024 Tanzania produced 10,484 t of lemons and limes, the 54th largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 16%. The record was 12,417 t in 2014. Area harvested: 1,794 ha, yield 5.8 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 10,484 t
- World rank
- 54 of 107
- 10-year change
- −16%
- Record
- 12,417 t
- 2014
Lemons and limes in Tanzania, 1995–2024 (tonnes)
Tanzania compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.05%
- 0.08% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 5.8
- world 16.0 (−63%)
- kg per person
- 0.15
- world 2.84
- 10-year change
- −16%
- world +45%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | France | 14,330 | 0.06% |
| 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% |
Map of world production of lemons and limes
Share of the world total; Tanzania is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,484 | +0.6% | 1,794 | 5.84 |
| 2023 | 10,422 | +0.5% | 1,807 | 5.77 |
| 2022 | 10,367 | +0.1% | 1,780 | 5.82 |
| 2021 | 10,353 | +4.6% | 1,796 | 5.76 |
| 2020 | 9,900 | −1.0% | 1,844 | 5.37 |
| 2019 | 10,000 | −2.2% | 1,700 | 5.88 |
| 2018 | 10,226 | −1.4% | 1,843 | 5.55 |
| 2017 | 10,368 | −0.0% | 1,990 | 5.21 |
| 2016 | 10,373 | +0.2% | 2,220 | 4.67 |
| 2015 | 10,357 | −17% | 1,771 | 5.85 |
| 2014 | 12,417 | +11% | 2,133 | 5.82 |
| 2013 | 11,179 | +12% | 1,899 | 5.89 |
| 2012 | 10,000 | +18% | 1,700 | 5.88 |
| 2011 | 8,500 | +21% | 1,500 | 5.67 |
| 2010 | 7,000 | +40% | 1,300 | 5.38 |
| 2009 | 5,000 | +43% | 1,150 | 4.35 |
| 2008 | 3,500 | +21% | 1,000 | 3.50 |
| 2007 | 2,900 | +45% | 850 | 3.41 |
| 2006 | 2,000 | +33% | 600 | 3.33 |
| 2005 | 1,500 | +15% | 500 | 3.00 |
| 2004 | 1,300 | +63% | 300 | 4.33 |
| 2003 | 800 | +45% | 150 | 5.33 |
| 2002 | 550 | +55% | 100 | 5.50 |
| 2001 | 355 | +60% | 65 | 5.46 |
| 2000 | 222 | −34% | 41 | 5.41 |
| 1999 | 338 | +16% | 63 | 5.37 |
| 1998 | 291 | +16% | 55 | 5.29 |
| 1997 | 251 | +15% | 48 | 5.23 |
| 1996 | 219 | +9.5% | 43 | 5.09 |
| 1995 | 200 | — | 40 | 5.00 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 634 t USD 57,000
- Importer rank
- 106 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 Tanzania?
Tanzania produced 10,484 t in 2024, 0.05% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Tanzania rank in the world for production of lemons and limes?
Tanzania ranked 54th 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 Tanzania changed?
It fell by 16% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +45% for the world. The record was 12,417 t in 2014.
What is the yield of lemons and limes in Tanzania?
5.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (10,484 t from 1,794 ha), against a world average of 16.0 t/ha.
Does Tanzania export or import lemons and limes?
In 2024 Tanzania reported no exports and imports of 634 t (USD 57,000), 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 Tanzania 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.