South Africa produced 748.6 thousand tonnes of Lemons & Limes in 2024, a 246.6% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 218,333 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 116,535 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 216 | 195,657 | 11 |
| 2011 | 260.6 | 193,071 | 13.5 |
| 2012 | 241 | 192,782 | 12.5 |
| 2013 | 257 | 194,732 | 13.2 |
| 2014 | 328.4 | 241,471 | 13.6 |
| 2015 | 353.2 | 220,758 | 16 |
| 2016 | 323.5 | 210,104 | 15.4 |
| 2017 | 446.3 | 208,626 | 21.4 |
| 2018 | 474.1 | 209,568 | 22.6 |
| 2019 | 506.8 | 211,424 | 24 |
| 2020 | 643.3 | 212,546 | 30.3 |
| 2021 | 656.4 | 213,954 | 30.7 |
| 2022 | 779.3 | 215,910 | 36.1 |
| 2023 | 809.9 | 217,121 | 37.3 |
| 2024 | 748.6 | 218,333 | 34.3 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.