Pomelos and grapefruits Production by Country 2025
Pomelos and grapefruits production thrives across 79 countries with China leading at 5,200,000 tonnes in 2023, projected to reach 5,185,000 tonnes by 2025. with total production of 9,934,626 tonnes in 2023 (rising 2.1% year-over-year), Vietnam follows with 1,202,170 tonnes, while Mexico produces 488,141 tonnes. This agricultural commodity plays vital roles in global food systems and economic development.
China produces 5.2 million tonnes (pomelos for fresh consumptionālargest citrus fruit up to 2kg), Vietnam 1.2 million tonnes (pomelos for export), Mexico 488,000 tonnes (grapefruits), and USA 480,000 tonnes (Florida grapefruits declining due to citrus greening). Pink/red grapefruits command premiums over white due to sweeter taste. Citrus cultivation requires subtropical/tropical climate, well-drained soil, and frost protection. Trees grafted onto rootstocks for disease resistance. Hand-harvesting for fresh market, mechanical for juice. Pomelos require 7-8 months to mature, grapefruits 6-7 months. Pest management (citrus greening disease, fruit flies) major challenges. Irrigation essential in dry regions. Organic production growing but challenging. Climate change affecting productionāheat stress, altered rainfall patterns. Grapefruit-medication interaction research affecting consumer demandāsome avoiding grapefruit due to drug interactions. Grapefruit markets declining in some regionsāmedication interaction concerns reducing consumption. Pomelo markets growing in Asia but limited Western awareness. Fresh fruit prices $1-3/kg, premium varieties higher. Juice markets dominated by grapefruitābreakfast staple declining as tastes shift. Climate change affecting citrus productionācitrus greening disease spreading, heat stress, water scarcity. Consumer trends toward exotic fruits benefiting pomelos. Export markets challengingālarge size, thick peel increase shipping costs. Processing into segments, juice, essential oils creates value-added products. Global production projected to grow 1-2% annually through 2030. Asian pomelo demand grows with rising incomes and cultural traditions. Western grapefruit consumption stable but shifting toward pink/red varieties. Disease management critical as citrus greening spreads. Cultural preferences ensure continued production in regional roles.
Pomelos and grapefruits Production by Country 2025
1
5,185,000
2
1,151,276
3
481,442
4
401,958
5
329,582
6
290,970
7
267,712
8
251,482
9
194,476
10
157,073
11
102,478
12
96,578
13
87,651
14
84,718
15
81,637
16
81,211
17
74,500
18
49,236
19
45,670
20
38,760
21
27,674
22
26,293
23
25,429
24
24,146
25
21,744
26
21,292
27
19,966
28
15,660
29
14,492
30
12,797
31
9,413
32
9,258
33
9,016
34
8,780
35
8,694
36
8,308
37
8,180
38
8,023
39
7,749
40
7,291
41
6,399
42
6,051
43
5,906
44
5,612
45
5,505
46
5,283
47
4,776
48
4,005
49
3,687
50
3,511
51
3,409
52
3,314
53
2,795
54
2,645
55
1,750
56
1,712
57
1,566
58
1,424
59
1,375
60
1,281
61
1,164
62
1,135
63
1,128
64
1,121
65
917
66
808
67
542
68
465
69
338
70
256
71
226
72
190
73
130
74
105
75
10
76
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Pomelos and grapefruits Production by Country 2025
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1
4,900,000
4,930,000
4,950,000
5,200,000
5,150,000
5,200,000
5,185,000
2
657,660
818,914
931,997
1,037,254
1,142,468
1,202,170
1,151,276
3
459,610
488,776
490,834
453,208
489,102
488,141
481,442
4
445,385
379,174
349,507
352,541
420,176
410,794
401,958
5
461,760
547,940
517,100
397,350
339,290
296,650
329,582
6
238,076
252,361
267,502
277,945
286,154
299,069
290,970
7
261,451
281,728
294,371
267,143
267,072
268,324
267,712
8
250,000
249,185
238,012
249,000
198,000
284,565
251,482
9
47,280
235,643
225,119
211,417
163,981
205,996
194,476
10
148,896
148,800
145,710
128,974
176,638
156,573
157,073
11
102,114
102,005
102,920
102,346
102,424
102,563
102,478
12
114,118
114,695
114,000
89,478
94,581
100,616
96,578
13
86,190
84,988
84,951
86,693
87,430
88,167
87,651
14
82,446
83,491
84,605
85,152
84,416
84,724
84,718
15
70,620
70,470
79,790
79,970
76,660
85,290
81,637
16
90,563
83,120
84,297
81,732
80,751
81,278
81,211
17
68,137
72,110
81,026
78,665
76,364
71,715
74,500
18
47,368
48,018
48,631
49,109
49,553
49,098
49,236
19
45,171
45,307
45,433
45,522
45,630
45,753
45,670
20
51,337
40,000
28,144
35,673
38,517
40,140
38,760
21
26,934
26,753
26,865
26,931
27,801
27,895
27,674
22
50,020
50,025
50,140
49,997
17,409
22,143
26,293
23
25,276
25,752
25,268
25,432
25,484
25,395
25,429
24
24,264
24,246
24,038
24,183
24,156
24,125
24,146
25
21,089
21,284
21,746
21,880
21,637
21,754
21,744
26
21,192
21,342
21,294
21,276
21,304
21,291
21,292
27
19,853
19,938
20,029
19,889
19,948
20,007
19,966
28
15,281
15,133
16,040
15,838
13,221
17,052
15,660
29
16,080
15,660
15,360
16,570
14,060
13,920
14,492
30
12,453
12,595
12,766
12,877
12,746
12,796
12,797
31
9,185
9,246
9,603
9,345
9,398
9,449
9,413
32
9,339
9,240
9,267
9,303
9,269
9,234
9,258
33
7,630
8,500
8,850
9,400
9,370
8,650
9,016
34
8,630
8,849
8,786
8,755
8,797
8,779
8,780
35
6,680
6,523
6,347
6,221
6,589
10,946
8,694
36
9,630
8,300
9,610
8,750
7,930
8,359
8,308
37
1,510
1,690
1,750
9,781
9,180
6,940
8,180
38
8,106
7,504
7,339
7,128
6,940
9,030
8,023
39
7,869
7,823
7,828
7,792
7,759
7,726
7,749
40
7,217
7,825
6,493
6,441
6,703
7,984
7,291
41
6,393
6,411
6,417
6,381
6,395
6,409
6,399
42
24,420
22,987
11,317
6,809
5,298
6,200
6,051
43
5,864
5,958
5,885
5,902
5,915
5,901
5,906
44
5,516
5,580
5,667
5,588
5,612
5,622
5,612
45
5,160
5,210
5,460
5,460
5,460
5,550
5,505
46
5,066
5,079
5,231
5,242
5,274
5,306
5,283
47
4,798
4,819
4,827
4,747
4,770
4,792
4,776
48
3,749
3,813
3,821
3,857
3,804
4,184
4,005
49
6,869
6,329
2,865
2,493
1,561
5,440
3,687
50
7,456
8,066
5,256
4,174
5,196
2,234
3,511
51
3,300
3,323
3,363
3,381
3,403
3,425
3,409
52
2,691
2,847
2,468
2,482
3,878
3,308
3,314
53
3,160
3,100
3,160
2,890
2,640
2,850
2,795
54
2,715
2,608
2,644
2,656
2,636
2,645
2,645
55
1,670
1,691
1,722
1,814
1,776
1,709
1,750
56
0
5,113
3,161
1,711
1,741
1,696
1,712
57
1,596
1,581
1,593
1,580
1,569
1,558
1,566
58
1,257
1,257
1,006
1,300
1,724
1,293
1,424
59
1,485
2,265
1,720
2,374
2,127
525
1,375
60
1,266
1,292
1,278
1,279
1,283
1,280
1,281
61
1,163
1,173
1,158
1,165
1,165
1,163
1,164
62
464
692
978
1,700
1,336
789
1,135
63
886
790
715
1,595
1,462
740
1,128
64
1,677
1,648
1,554
1,320
1,142
1,028
1,121
65
1,500
1,400
1,163
1,011
981
841
917
66
721
728
956
968
768
767
808
67
733
650
621
585
527
534
542
68
875
594
431
501
392
494
465
69
351
284
315
230
386
352
338
70
250
251
254
255
256
257
256
71
215
233
226
225
228
226
226
72
240
220
220
220
220
160
190
73
116
119
123
126
129
132
130
74
293
324
222
127
100
99
105
75
20
10
10
10
10
10
10
76
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country produces the most Pomelos and grapefruits in the world?
China is the world's largest Pomelos and grapefruits producer, accounting for a significant share of global production. Production concentrates in regions with suitable climate and established agricultural infrastructure supporting both domestic consumption and export markets.
What's the difference between pomelos and grapefruits?
Pomelos are the originalālargest citrus fruit (up to 10kg!), native to Southeast Asia. Grapefruits are pomelo-orange hybrid (18th century Jamaica). Pomelos have thick pith, mild sweet-tart flavor, dry segments. Grapefruits juicier, more bitter (naringin compound), smaller. Both high in vitamin C. Grapefruit juice interacts with medicationsāblocks enzyme that metabolizes drugs! Pomelos popular in Asia (Chinese New Year), grapefruits in Americas.
Data Disclaimer: Projected data (future years) are estimates based on mathematical models. Actual values may differ. Learn about our methodology ā
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Updated: 13.11.2025https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL
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