Citrus (Oranges, Mandarins, Lemons, Limes, Grapefruit) producers

Country-level production data for citrus (oranges, mandarins, lemons, limes, grapefruit).

RankCountryProduction (MT)Share %Notes
1China36,000,00023Total citrus 36 MMT (10-11 MMT oranges + 25-27 MMT mandarins). 95%+ domestic consumption; minimal exports. Dominant mandarin producer (70% of global).
2Brazil17,000,0001116-18 MMT oranges. 80%+ processed into juice. 70%+ of global FCOJ exports. São Paulo state ideal climate. HLB managed via tree removal + replanting.
3India12,000,0007.69-10 MMT oranges + 3.5-4 MMT lemons/limes. Dominantly fresh domestic consumption. World's largest lemon/lime producer.
4USA5,500,0003.54.5-5 MMT oranges (Florida processing collapsed; California fresh dominant), 0.7-0.8 MMT mandarins, 0.9-1 MMT lemons+limes. Florida down 92% from peak due to HLB + hurricanes.
5Mexico7,800,0004.94.5-5 MMT oranges + 2.8-3.2 MMT lemons/limes (Persian + Key limes dominant). Largest lime exporter to USA.
6Spain5,500,0003.53.0-3.5 MMT oranges + 2.0-2.2 MMT mandarins + 1.0-1.1 MMT lemons. Leading EU fresh exporter; 60% exported. PGI Valencia Orange.
7Egypt4,500,0002.83.0-3.3 MMT oranges + 1.2-1.4 MMT mandarins. Major fresh export to Russia, EU, Middle East.
8Turkey4,500,0002.81.8-2 MMT oranges + 1.5-1.7 MMT mandarins + 1.0-1.1 MMT lemons. Mediterranean fresh export + domestic.
9Argentina1,700,0001.11.6-1.8 MMT lemons (world's largest lemon producer + exporter). Tucumán province dominant.
10South Africa1,700,0001.11.6-1.8 MMT oranges + 0.4-0.5 MMT lemons + expanding clementines. 80%+ exported. Counter-seasonal supplier to NH. Citrus Black Spot bars some EU exports.
11Morocco2,000,0001.31.2-1.3 MMT mandarins + 0.5-0.7 MMT oranges. Major mandarin/clementine exporter to EU, Russia.
12Italy2,700,0001.7Sicily blood oranges, Sicilian PGI lemons, mandarins. Mediterranean specialty production.
EU (collective)6,800,000Spain + Italy + Greece dominant
Japan850,000Satsuma mandarins (mikan); domestic consumption
Israel0Jaffa orange origin; grapefruit; declining production
Greece0Mediterranean orange + mandarin production

Major importers

  • Russia Major IMPORTER 0.5-0.6 MMT oranges + 0.6-0.7 MMT mandarins; sourced from Egypt, Morocco, Turkey, South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia IMPORTER 0.4-0.5 MMT oranges; sourced from Egypt, South Africa
  • Canada IMPORTER 0.3-0.4 MMT oranges + 0.2-0.3 MMT mandarins + 0.1-0.2 MMT OJ
  • UAE IMPORTER 0.3-0.4 MMT oranges; re-export hub