Lime (fruit) - Production Trends

Production Trends

India, with about 16% of the world's overall lemon and lime output, tops the production list, followed by Mexico (~14.5%), Argentina (~10%), Brazil (~8%), and Spain (~7%).

Top ten lemon and limes producers — 2007
Country Production
(Tonnes)
India 2,060,000F
Mexico 1,880,000F
Argentina 1,260,000F
Brazil 1,060,000F
Spain 880,000F
People's Republic of China 745,100F
United States 722,000P
Turkey 706,652P
Iran 615,000F
Italy 546,584P
World 13,032,388A

^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ F = FAO estimate
^ ^ ^ P = Official figure
^ A = Aggregate (may include official, semi-official or estimates)
Source: Food And Agricultural Organization of United Nations: Economic And Social Department: The Statistical Division


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