Production
India tops the production list with about 16% of the world's overall lemon and lime output, followed by Mexico (~14.5%), Argentina (~10%), Brazil (~8%) and Spain (~7%).
| Top Ten Lemons 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 | 722,000 | |||
| Turkey | 706,652 | |||
| Iran | 615,000F | |||
| Italy | 546,584 | |||
| World | 13,032,388F | |||
| No symbol = official figure, F = FAO estimate, 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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