China Dominates Global Plum Production with 6.76 Mt

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Abstract

China is the overwhelming leader in plum production in global agriculture, with production reaching 6.76 Mt in 2022. This shows that China is the major producer of plums. Meanwhile, other countries have relatively small production volumes and are often second only to China. As a trend to date, plum production tends to be influenced by climatic conditions and advances in agricultural technology, with large countries such as China accounting for the majority of production. In addition, plums are in demand as processed and fresh products, and occupy an important position not only for domestic consumption but also in the export market. It is expected that plum production centered on China will continue to be a major trend in the future.

Plum production (worldwide)

Data on plum production reveals that China is the largest producer from 1961 to 2022. It peaked in 2018 with a production of 6.86 Mt, but has since declined somewhat and is now at 98.5% of its peak. This trend is likely due to various factors in China’s agricultural sector. Factors affecting plum production in China include climate change, changes in agricultural policies, and technological innovation. Plum production in other countries is also on the rise, but not to the same extent as China. Plums are in high demand worldwide, and the increase in production is seen as a response to demand. China’s plum production will likely remain the world’s top producer, but other countries are also expected to show an upward trend.

Plum production (worldwide)
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The maximum is 6.86Mt[2018] of China, and the current value is about 98.5%

Plum production (latest year, world)

China recorded the highest overall production of agricultural plums in 2022, reaching a high figure of 6.76 Mt. This suggests that China is the leading producer of plums globally. In addition, with an average production of 138 kt, it can be seen that Chinese production plays a central role overall. On the other hand, it can be seen that the production of other countries is relatively small and significantly inferior to that of China. This trend is likely due to China’s geographical conditions and advances in agricultural technology. Plum production is easily affected by changes in demand and climatic conditions, so it can be said that China’s production volume greatly influences the overall trend. It is expected that plum production centered on China will continue to be a major feature of the world in the future.

Plum production (latest year, world)
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The maximum is 6.76Mt of China, the average is 138kt, and the total is 12.4Mt

Plum production (continent)

Data on the production of agricultural plums in 2022 shows that Asia recorded the largest overall production, achieving a record figure of 8.08 Mt. This result indicates that Asia is the main producing region for plums. Historically, the trend has been that Asia plays a major role in plum production, and this trend is clearly shown in the data. Plum production in Asia varies from year to year due to its susceptibility to geographical conditions and climate, but in 2022, it recorded its highest production ever. This is likely due to improvements in agricultural techniques and cultivation methods in the Asian region. Going forward, plum production centered on Asia will continue to be a major trend.

Plum production (continent)
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The maximum is the latest one, 8.08Mt of Asia

Plum production (latest year, continental)

According to the 2022 production data for agricultural plums, the Asian region recorded the highest overall production, with a large figure of 8.08 Mt. This makes it clear that Asia is the major producing region for plums. In addition, the overall average production was 2.07 Mt, which is largely influenced by the high production in the Asian region. Climate conditions and advances in agricultural technology have a major impact on plum production, which are one of the reasons why the Asian region’s production has reached such a level. Furthermore, with a total overall production of 12.4 Mt, it can be seen that plums are an important agricultural product globally. In the future, plum production centered on the Asian region is expected to continue as a major trend, and production expansion to meet demand is expected.

Plum production (latest year, continental)
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The maximum is 8.08Mt of Asia, the average is 2.07Mt, and the total is 12.4Mt

Main data

Reference

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

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