Grapefruit producers

Country-level production data for grapefruit.

RankCountryProduction (MT)Share %Notes
1China5,200,00052.2
2Vietnam770,0007Rapidly growing producer, largely pomelo-types included in grapefruit statistics, with increasing export programs to China and niche EU markets.
2Vietnam1,202,17012.1
3Mexico488,1414.9
4South Africa440,0004Leading exporter of fresh grapefruit with export-oriented orchards and strong presence in EU and Asian markets; benefits from counter-seasonality to Northern Hemisphere crops.
4South Africa410,7944.1
5Turkey330,0003Important Eastern Mediterranean producer with a strong fresh export focus; competitive on freight into Europe and the CIS region.
6Israel220,0002High share of production geared to export, notably Star Ruby and other red-fleshed varieties, with strong market presence in EU and selected Asian destinations.

Major importers

  • China Dominant producer and consumer with expanding acreage, much of it pomelo classified under grapefruit; exports a relatively small share compared with domestic consumption.
  • United States Production concentrated in Florida, Texas, and California; volumes have declined over the past decade due to citrus greening, hurricanes, and demand shifts, but the US remains an important quality exporter.
  • USA