Lemons and limes production in Thailand
In 2024 Thailand produced 168,398 t of lemons and limes, the 17th largest in the world (0.73% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 19%. The record was 242,708 t in 2002. Area harvested: 16,153 ha, yield 10.4 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 168,398 t
- World rank
- 17 of 107
- 10-year change
- +19%
- Record
- 242,708 t
- 2002
Lemons and limes in Thailand, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Thailand compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.73%
- 0.88% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 10.4
- world 16.0 (−35%)
- kg per person
- 2.35
- world 2.84
- 10-year change
- +19%
- world +45%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Egypt | 381,921 | 1.6% |
| 16 | Chile | 280,988 | 1.2% |
| 17 | Thailand | 168,398 | 0.73% |
| 18 | Kenya | 135,248 | 0.58% |
| 19 | Syria | 134,013 | 0.58% |
Map of world production of lemons and limes
Share of the world total; Thailand is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 168,398 | +1.0% | 16,153 | 10.43 |
| 2023 | 166,775 | +0.5% | 16,372 | 10.19 |
| 2022 | 165,887 | +1.8% | 16,242 | 10.21 |
| 2021 | 162,922 | +9.8% | 16,692 | 9.76 |
| 2020 | 148,359 | −3.3% | 16,286 | 9.11 |
| 2019 | 153,375 | +0.8% | 16,898 | 9.08 |
| 2018 | 152,160 | −0.5% | 17,245 | 8.82 |
| 2017 | 152,936 | +2.1% | 16,784 | 9.11 |
| 2016 | 149,828 | +2.1% | 16,583 | 9.04 |
| 2015 | 146,768 | +4.0% | 16,420 | 8.94 |
| 2014 | 141,131 | +9.5% | 16,037 | 8.80 |
| 2013 | 128,899 | −0.8% | 15,039 | 8.57 |
| 2012 | 129,908 | +8.1% | 15,037 | 8.64 |
| 2011 | 120,141 | −15% | 14,883 | 8.07 |
| 2010 | 141,450 | −7.3% | 15,643 | 9.04 |
| 2009 | 152,536 | −6.3% | 16,144 | 9.45 |
| 2008 | 162,747 | −6.7% | 16,898 | 9.63 |
| 2007 | 174,443 | +0.6% | 18,005 | 9.69 |
| 2006 | 173,449 | −0.1% | 17,574 | 9.87 |
| 2005 | 173,661 | +4.0% | 17,645 | 9.84 |
| 2004 | 166,909 | −23% | 17,957 | 9.29 |
| 2003 | 215,916 | −11% | 28,980 | 7.45 |
| 2002 | 242,708 | +8.1% | 33,973 | 7.14 |
| 2001 | 224,459 | −3.7% | 31,748 | 7.07 |
| 2000 | 233,204 | +14% | 30,186 | 7.73 |
| 1999 | 205,000 | +17% | 29,000 | 7.07 |
| 1998 | 175,000 | +13% | 28,000 | 6.25 |
| 1997 | 155,000 | +15% | 26,000 | 5.96 |
| 1996 | 135,000 | +17% | 24,000 | 5.63 |
| 1995 | 115,000 | +21% | 21,000 | 5.48 |
| 1994 | 95,000 | +5.6% | 19,800 | 4.80 |
| 1993 | 90,000 | +8.4% | 20,000 | 4.50 |
| 1992 | 83,000 | +11% | 20,500 | 4.05 |
| 1991 | 75,000 | +7.1% | 20,800 | 3.61 |
| 1990 | 70,000 | +9.3% | 21,000 | 3.33 |
| 1989 | 64,041 | +19% | 21,800 | 2.94 |
| 1988 | 53,649 | +16% | 22,700 | 2.36 |
| 1987 | 46,060 | −4.9% | 20,100 | 2.29 |
| 1986 | 48,425 | +7.6% | 21,400 | 2.26 |
| 1985 | 45,000 | 0.0% | 21,000 | 2.14 |
| 1984 | 45,000 | 0.0% | 20,000 | 2.25 |
| 1983 | 45,000 | 0.0% | 20,000 | 2.25 |
| 1982 | 45,000 | 0.0% | 20,000 | 2.25 |
| 1981 | 45,000 | 0.0% | 20,000 | 2.25 |
| 1980 | 45,000 | +13% | 20,000 | 2.25 |
| 1979 | 40,000 | 0.0% | 18,000 | 2.22 |
| 1978 | 40,000 | 0.0% | 18,000 | 2.22 |
| 1977 | 40,000 | 0.0% | 18,000 | 2.22 |
| 1976 | 40,000 | +14% | 18,000 | 2.22 |
| 1975 | 35,000 | 0.0% | 16,000 | 2.19 |
| 1974 | 35,000 | 0.0% | 16,000 | 2.19 |
| 1973 | 35,000 | 0.0% | 16,000 | 2.19 |
| 1972 | 35,000 | 0.0% | 16,000 | 2.19 |
| 1971 | 35,000 | +17% | 16,000 | 2.19 |
| 1970 | 30,000 | 0.0% | 13,600 | 2.21 |
| 1969 | 30,000 | 0.0% | 13,600 | 2.21 |
| 1968 | 30,000 | 0.0% | 13,600 | 2.21 |
| 1967 | 30,000 | 0.0% | 13,600 | 2.21 |
| 1966 | 30,000 | +20% | 13,600 | 2.21 |
| 1965 | 25,000 | 0.0% | 11,500 | 2.17 |
| 1964 | 25,000 | 0.0% | 11,500 | 2.17 |
| 1963 | 25,000 | 0.0% | 11,500 | 2.17 |
| 1962 | 25,000 | 0.0% | 11,500 | 2.17 |
| 1961 | 25,000 | — | 11,500 | 2.17 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 5,071 t USD 4.6 m
- Exporter rank
- 32 of 123
- Imports
- 6,733 t USD 6.4 m
- Importer rank
- 57 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 Thailand?
Thailand produced 168,398 t in 2024, 0.73% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Thailand rank in the world for production of lemons and limes?
Thailand ranked 17th 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 Thailand changed?
It rose by 19% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +45% for the world. The record was 242,708 t in 2002.
What is the yield of lemons and limes in Thailand?
10.4 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (168,398 t from 16,153 ha), against a world average of 16.0 t/ha.
Does Thailand export or import lemons and limes?
In 2024 Thailand reported exports of 5,071 t (USD 4.6 m) and imports of 6,733 t (USD 6.4 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.