China Leads Global Fruit Production with 159Mt, Dominates Market

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Abstract

China plays a leading role in fruit production in global agriculture. The latest data for 2021 shows that China’s fruit production has reached 159Mt, far exceeding other countries. This trend has been continuing for many years, and China’s agriculture has taken advantage of its vast land and labor force to establish an overwhelming position in fruit production. In addition to major items such as apples and bananas, China’s fruit industry also includes regional varieties, which are in wide demand both at home and abroad. China’s fruit industry has grown sustainably with the support of technological innovation and agricultural policies, and plays an essential role in global food supply. However, China’s fruit industry also faces challenges such as environmental issues and labor shortages, calling for efforts toward sustainable production. Globally, the demand for fruit has been steadily increasing, and it can be said that China’s production has a significant impact on the global fruit market.

Fruit foods (around the world)

Fruit production in global agriculture has been increasing for a long time. Looking at data from 1961 to 2021, China dominates in fruit production, reaching a record figure of 159 Mt in 2021. China’s fruit production has reached 100% compared to its peak, which can be attributed to the growth and technological innovation of Chinese agriculture. Meanwhile, other countries are also increasing their fruit production, especially in tropical regions and emerging countries. Technological advances and agricultural modernization are improving yields and making arable land more efficient. In addition, new orchards are being developed and varieties are being improved to meet increasing demand. However, environmental issues and the effects of climate change are also affecting fruit production, making sustainable agricultural efforts increasingly important. Increased fruit production contributes to the global food supply, and fruit is expected to become increasingly important in the future of agriculture.

Fruit foods (around the world)
agri

The maximum is 1.46G[2021] of China, and the current value is about 97.8%

Fruit foods (latest year, worldwide)

Fruit production in global agriculture is carried out across a wide range of varieties and regions. According to the latest data for 2021, overall fruit production was 686Mt, of which China had an overwhelming presence, producing 159Mt. This figure shows that fruit plays an essential role in the world’s food supply. The average global production is 3.73Mt, which reflects the spread of fruit cultivation on agricultural land around the world. Fruit production ranges widely from tropical to temperate regions. Major fruits include bananas, apples, oranges, and mangoes, which are cultivated in their respective regions. In particular, tropical regions are thriving in the production of fruits such as bananas and mangoes, which are important sources of supply to meet global demand. In recent years, interest in organic farming and sustainable agriculture has increased with consumers’ increasing health consciousness and diversification of food culture. This has also led to changes in fruit production methods and distribution. The effects of climate change are also becoming a serious problem in agriculture, and adaptation measures and the development of resistant varieties are required. Overall, fruit production occupies an important position in global agriculture, and the adoption of sustainable production methods and technological innovations are required to meet increasing demand and environmental changes.

Fruit foods (latest year, worldwide)
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全体の最大はChinaの1.43Gで、平均は41.4M、Totalは7.9G

Fruit Food (Continent)

According to the latest data for 2021, Asia has the largest fruit production in global agriculture, reaching a total of 374 Mt. This figure is the highest ever, indicating that Asia has established a leading position in fruit production. In the Asian region, many countries, including China, have focused on fruit cultivation, and the results have been fruitful. This is also due to the fact that Asia has diverse climate and land conditions, which are suitable for the cultivation of a wide variety of fruit trees. Meanwhile, fruit production is also increasing in other regions. In particular, fruit production in Latin America and Africa is expanding due to good climatic conditions and improved agricultural technology. This has increased the supply of fruit globally, contributing to improving food security. The background to the record high production of fruit in the world includes technological advances, modernization of agriculture, and market expansion. However, the effects of environmental issues and climate change must also be taken into account. Efforts to address these challenges, such as promoting sustainable agriculture and improving the living standards of producers, will become increasingly important in the future.

Fruit Food (Continent)
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The maximum is the latest one, 4.72G of Asia

Fruits (Latest year, Continent)

According to the latest data for 2021, Asia is the largest producer of fruit in global agriculture, reaching a total of 374Mt. This figure is significantly higher than the global average of 114Mt, indicating that Asia is a major region in fruit production. In the Asian region, many countries, including China and India, are taking advantage of their abundant land and climatic conditions to produce fruit. Meanwhile, fruit production in other regions also remains at a relatively high level. In particular, tropical fruits such as bananas and mangoes are produced in Latin America and Africa, which play an important role in the global market. The total global fruit production has reached 683Mt, playing an important role in food supply. With consumers’ health consciousness and diversification of food culture, the demand for fruit has been steadily increasing, and in order to meet this, producers are working to improve quality and cultivate diverse varieties. However, environmental issues and the effects of climate change are also affecting agriculture, calling for the adoption of sustainable production methods and risk management. Overall, fruit production is an important area of ​​global agriculture, and appropriate responses are required to suit the characteristics and changes in demand in each region.

Fruits (Latest year, Continent)
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The maximum is 4.72G of Asia, the average is 1.33G, and the total is 7.98G

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Reference

Hannah Ritchie, Pablo Rosado and Max Roser (2023) – Agricultural Production. Published online at OurWorldInData.org.

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