The European lemon leads the world production during 2020

Published 2021년 2월 17일

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In 2020, the global production of lemons reached 6,467,616 tons, marking a productive growth from the average of 5,700,000 tons during 2010-2018. The European Union led in lemon production, accounting for 28% of the world's total, with Spain being the first in European lemon production. The pandemic has further boosted lemon consumption due to its vitamin C content, and the European lemon sector has emphasized food safety and traceability. However, the European Commission has recently prohibited the entry of Turkish limes and argued against Argentine lemons over phytosanitary concerns, highlighting the importance of maintaining stringent standards in the lemon industry. A three-year, EU-financed campaign, 'Welcome to the Lemon Age', aims to further promote the European lemon in five countries, underscoring its quality and safety.

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The lemon is in fashion. The world production of this citrus fruit reached 6,467,616 tons during 2020, according to data from the World Citrus Organization, a global platform that groups together the citrus sector. In this way, the productive growth of this fruit is consolidated, taking into account that the average during the 2010-2018 period was 5,700,000 tons. An upward dynamics that has the European limýn as a true locomotive since in 2020 the producers of the European Union collected 1,871,011 tons. That is, 28% of the world total. In this way, it is consolidated as the main power ahead of Argentina (1,550,000 t), the United States (798,000 t) and Turkey (700,000 t). Almost one out of every three lemons consumed in the world comes from European fields. The Mediterranean basin, where a forest with more than 9 million lemon trees is located, has become the main productive area, guaranteeing the supply of this citrus gold during the 12 months of the year. Spain is the first ...

Source: InfoAgro