♻️ Facts: Leading producers of fruits and vegetables worldwide. China's leading well over 242 million metric tonnes of fruits.
Facts and principles tips #2023-25
Top countries for fruits production in the world:
1. Mainland China
Land area-wise, China is the third largest country in the world. And as every child and adult knows, China is known as the most populated country in the world. Thus the demand for fruits in China is insanely greater than in any other country on our list today.
We are fetching data directly from authentic and trusted websites like Wikipedia, and according to the list of 2020 fruit production in the world, China has ranked at the very first spot.
→ As per the data, China produced well over 242 million metric tonnes of fruits, including apples, grapes, pears, mandarins, bananas, etc.
2. India
India is just behind China regarding the enormous demand for fruits in the nation; that is only because India is home to the second-largest population in the world.
Thus India ranks as the second largest fruit producer in the world. India’s a high demand for popular fruits like mangos, oranges, bananas, apples, grapes, litchi, papaya, etc. India also exports many fruits to other nations to meet the rising demand worldwide.
→ That results in Indian farmers cultivating more fruits every year, and thus in 2020, the total fruit production amount was over 105 million metric tonnes.
3. Brazil
Brazil is home to some really unique fruits like Açaí, Jabuticaba, Cupuaçu, etc. And when it comes to total fruit production in the world, Brazil adds up to a significant proportion of the total fruit production of the world.
Thus Brazil is considered the third largest fruit producer in the world, although fruit production decreased significantly because the population and demand are much lesser in Brazil compared to China and India.
→ To be precise, in the year 2020, Brazil produced around 39.75 million metric tonnes of fruits.
4. Turkey
During our research for this list, we found that many blogs put Turkey at the lowest spot of their list because they considered the data from 2013. If you look at the latest fruit production country-wise data, you will find that Turkey has become the fourth-largest fruit producer in the world.
Just a decade ago, Turkey used to produce fruits well below 10 million metric tonnes, but fruit cultivation spiked within the last few years.
→ Thus, in 2020, Turkey was ranked fourth as the largest fruit producer, with a whopping production of 24.1 million metric tonnes.
5. Mexico
It may surprise you that Mexico has surpassed the USA in total fruit production in one fiscal year. And that happened quite recently, but there is not much difference in the whole fruit production amount of both countries.
The USA may become the fifth-largest fruit producer in the world in just a few years or so. Mexico has covered the fifth spot on our list with an astounding production amount of 23.83 million metric tonnes.
→ Avocado, Jocote, Capulin, Tejocote, and Mangos are Mexico's most liked and produced fruits.
What we know/ what we need:
In 2021, China was the leading producer, with a production volume of over 600 million metric tons, followed by India with approximately 138 million metric tons of fresh vegetables. Tomatoes were the whole vegetables based on global production volume in that year.
Between 2000 and 2021, the global production volume of vegetables increased significantly, from 682 million metric tons in 2000 to more than 1.15 billion metric tons in 2021.
In the United States, per capita consumption of fresh vegetables amounted to 139.8 pounds in 2021. Eating vegetables is considered extremely healthy and helps maintain a vegetarian or plant-based diet. According to a survey conducted in 2021, over a quarter of the Austrian and German populations were following a flexitarian diet – meaning they mostly eat vegetables, whole grains, and fruits and focus on protein intake from plant-based sources without completely abstaining from eating meat.
China steals the spotlight when it comes to producing apples and oranges globally. In 2021, China’s apple output reached a jaw-dropping 45 million metric tons, making up more than 45% of the world’s total apple production. Similarly, China’s orange production soared to around 7.2 million metric tons, claiming roughly 52% of the worldwide yield.
Farming fruits and vegetables on an extensive scale bring challenges for farmers. Some of the usual roadblocks they face include dealing with climate fluctuations, managing pests and diseases, coping with labor shortages and rising labor costs, and navigating disruptions in supply chains, among other issues.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a twofold effect on fruit and vegetable production and distribution across the globe. On the one hand, there’s been a significant surge in consumer demand for fresh produce, particularly those with immune-boosting properties. On the other hand, the pandemic has caused considerable disruptions in supply chains, especially in export markets. This led to decreased demand and lower prices for specific products.
Genetically modified crops keep stirring up debates, with many people voicing concerns about their long-term consequences on human health and the environment. As a result, some countries have put strict regulations in place on such crop production and mandate rigorous testing before these crops can hit the market.
Technology plays a game-changing role in modern fruit and vegetable production, with innovations like drones and automated systems taking center stage. Drones help monitor crop health and identify pests, while automated systems improve planting, harvesting, and sorting efficiency. So, it’s safe to say that technology is revolutionizing how we grow our fruits and veggies.
Takeaways
In 2021, the global production of fresh fruit amounted to some 909.64 million metric tons, increasing from 576.65 million metric tons in 2000.
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