The U.S. ranks 5th in exports of lemons and limes

According to FAO Stat, the United States exported 147,311 tonnes of lemons and limes in 2007. This was 3.8% of the world’s total lemon and lime exports and was enough for the United States to rank fifth out of 142 countries in this category. Mexico ranked first, exporting 462,868 tonnes of lemons and limes, or 11.7% of the world’s total exports.

Entry prepared by Sean Fishel.