Other citrus fruit, n.e.c. production in China
In 2024 China produced 5.5 million t of other citrus fruit, n.e.c., the largest total in the world (41.1% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 9.5%. The record was 5.8 million t in 2018. Area harvested: 169,620 ha, yield 32.5 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 5.5 million t
- World rank
- 1 of 58
- 10-year change
- +9.5%
- Record
- 5.8 million t
- 2018
Other citrus fruit, n.e.c. in China, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
China compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 41.1%
- 39.3% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 32.5
- world 9.2 (+254%)
- kg per person
- 3.88
- world 1.64
- 10-year change
- +9.5%
- world +4.6%
Position in the world ranking
Map of world production of other citrus fruit, n.e.c.
Share of the world total; China is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,507,206 | +0.4% | 169,620 | 32.47 |
| 2023 | 5,483,450 | +0.1% | 170,450 | 32.17 |
| 2022 | 5,479,896 | −1.4% | 171,316 | 31.99 |
| 2021 | 5,558,271 | +2.7% | 171,643 | 32.38 |
| 2020 | 5,412,182 | −1.0% | 170,204 | 31.80 |
| 2019 | 5,469,235 | −5.6% | 179,785 | 30.42 |
| 2018 | 5,793,396 | +8.4% | 179,984 | 32.19 |
| 2017 | 5,343,492 | +1.4% | 171,437 | 31.17 |
| 2016 | 5,270,818 | +2.9% | 175,094 | 30.10 |
| 2015 | 5,124,117 | +1.9% | 178,900 | 28.64 |
| 2014 | 5,030,300 | +6.3% | 178,650 | 28.16 |
| 2013 | 4,730,090 | −1.5% | 181,600 | 26.05 |
| 2012 | 4,800,350 | +24% | 173,000 | 27.75 |
| 2011 | 3,878,527 | −19% | 170,000 | 22.81 |
| 2010 | 4,818,000 | +4.0% | 186,000 | 25.90 |
| 2009 | 4,633,407 | +18% | 180,000 | 25.74 |
| 2008 | 3,936,915 | +13% | 146,000 | 26.97 |
| 2007 | 3,496,401 | +217% | 174,000 | 20.09 |
| 2006 | 1,103,000 | +3.7% | 80,000 | 13.79 |
| 2005 | 1,063,500 | +3.3% | 75,000 | 14.18 |
| 2004 | 1,030,000 | +8.4% | 72,000 | 14.31 |
| 2003 | 950,000 | +5.0% | 70,000 | 13.57 |
| 2002 | 905,000 | +1.0% | 62,000 | 14.60 |
| 2001 | 896,000 | +33% | 62,000 | 14.45 |
| 2000 | 676,000 | −19% | 56,680 | 11.93 |
| 1999 | 830,500 | +29% | 56,000 | 14.83 |
| 1998 | 644,000 | +28% | 54,840 | 11.74 |
| 1997 | 502,000 | +17% | 59,600 | 8.42 |
| 1996 | 430,000 | +0.5% | 58,000 | 7.41 |
| 1995 | 428,000 | +22% | 55,000 | 7.78 |
| 1994 | 350,500 | +4.3% | 48,000 | 7.30 |
| 1993 | 336,000 | +29% | 55,000 | 6.11 |
| 1992 | 261,000 | −19% | 56,000 | 4.66 |
| 1991 | 321,000 | +31% | 50,000 | 6.42 |
| 1990 | 245,000 | +6.1% | 51,000 | 4.80 |
| 1989 | 231,000 | +78% | 65,000 | 3.55 |
| 1988 | 130,000 | −19% | 34,000 | 3.82 |
| 1987 | 161,000 | +27% | 42,000 | 3.83 |
| 1986 | 127,000 | +41% | 34,000 | 3.74 |
| 1985 | 90,000 | +20% | 37,000 | 2.43 |
| 1984 | 75,000 | +15% | 24,000 | 3.13 |
| 1983 | 65,000 | +38% | 21,000 | 3.10 |
| 1982 | 47,000 | +18% | 15,000 | 3.13 |
| 1981 | 40,000 | +11% | 13,000 | 3.08 |
| 1980 | 36,000 | +29% | 11,500 | 3.13 |
| 1979 | 28,000 | +47% | 9,300 | 3.01 |
| 1978 | 19,000 | −5.0% | 6,600 | 2.88 |
| 1977 | 20,000 | +43% | 6,600 | 3.03 |
| 1976 | 14,000 | −18% | 5,300 | 2.64 |
| 1975 | 17,000 | 0.0% | 6,200 | 2.74 |
| 1974 | 17,000 | +13% | 6,200 | 2.74 |
| 1973 | 15,000 | 0.0% | 5,500 | 2.73 |
| 1972 | 15,000 | +25% | 5,500 | 2.73 |
| 1971 | 12,000 | 0.0% | 4,400 | 2.73 |
| 1970 | 12,000 | −14% | 5,500 | 2.18 |
| 1969 | 14,000 | 0.0% | 6,000 | 2.33 |
| 1968 | 14,000 | 0.0% | 6,000 | 2.33 |
| 1967 | 14,000 | 0.0% | 6,000 | 2.33 |
| 1966 | 14,000 | +7.7% | 6,000 | 2.33 |
| 1965 | 13,000 | +8.3% | 5,650 | 2.30 |
| 1964 | 12,000 | +33% | 5,200 | 2.31 |
| 1963 | 9,000 | −10.0% | 3,900 | 2.31 |
| 1962 | 10,000 | +11% | 4,350 | 2.30 |
| 1961 | 9,000 | — | 3,900 | 2.31 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 156 t USD 302,000
- Exporter rank
- 31 of 78
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 other citrus fruit, n.e.c. in China?
China produced 5.5 million t in 2024, 41.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does China rank in the world for production of other citrus fruit, n.e.c.?
China was the world’s largest producer in 2024, ahead of Nigeria.
How has the production of other citrus fruit, n.e.c. in China changed?
It rose by 9.5% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +4.6% for the world. The record was 5.8 million t in 2018.
What is the yield of other citrus fruit, n.e.c. in China?
32.5 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (5.5 million t from 169,620 ha), against a world average of 9.2 t/ha.
Does China export or import other citrus fruit, n.e.c.?
In 2024 China reported exports of 156 t (USD 302,000) and no imports, 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 China is estimated 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.