This statistic shows the world's leading 10 producers of fresh vegetables in 2022. In that year, China was the leading producer with a production volume of over 616 million metric tons, followed by India with approximately 138 million metric tons of fresh vegetables. Tomatoes were the leading vegetables based on global production volume in that year.
Global vegetable production
Between 2000 and 2021, the global production volume of vegetables has increased significantly, from 682 million metric tons in 2000 to more than 1.15 billion metric tons in 2021.
Vegetable consumption around the world
In the United States, per capita consumption of fresh vegetables amounted to 139.8 pounds in 2021. Eating vegetables is considered to be extremely healthy and helps to 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.
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Leading global producers of fresh vegetables 2022
Who is the largest producer of vegetables in the world 2022? ›
Largest Vegetable-Growing Country: China
China is the largest vegetable-growing country in the world. The average annual production is approximately 749 million tons. Popular vegetables grown in China are Chinese Cabbage, Cucumbers, potatoes, Bitter melon, and soybean sprouts.
What are the top 5 vegetable producing countries in the world? ›
Vegetable production by Country 2024
| Country | Production Combined |
|---|
| China | 749M |
| India | 200.3M |
| Nigeria | 137.8M |
| Dominican Republic | 48.2M |
6 more rowsIn 2021, Asia produced about 80 percent of the vegetables produced globally, totaling about 903 million tons. The most produced vegetables worldwide are tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers.
What is the top 1 vegetable in the world? ›
Tomatoes - the world's most popular vegetable.
Who is the second largest producer of vegetables in the world? ›
At present, India is the second largest producer of vegetables and fruits in the world. Country ranks first in the production of number of crops like Banana, Lime & Lemon, Papaya, Okra.
What are the top 3 food producing plants worldwide? ›
More than half of the world's food energy comes from three major crops – wheat, rice and maize (corn). The other crops that make up these 9 main plant species include sugar cane, potatoes, soybeans, oil-palm fruit, sugar beet and cassava.
Who is the largest exporter of vegetables in the world? ›
In 2022 Vegetable Products were the world's 11th most traded product (out of 21). In 2022, the top exporters of Vegetable Products were United States ($94.8B), Brazil ($72.7B), Netherlands ($31.8B), Canada ($29.4B), and China ($27.5B).
What is the largest vegetable producing company in the world? ›
From available data, the largest company in the world is Vicasol, a co-op located in Spain, with 1800 ha (4448 ac.) of protected vegetable production. The second largest is Le Gaga with 1671 ha (4129 ac.)
Which country is best for growing vegetables? ›
Leading producers of fresh vegetables worldwide in 2022 (in million metric tons)
| Characteristic | Production in million metric tons |
|---|
| China, mainland | 616.2 |
| India | 145.12 |
| United States | 27.13 |
| Türkiye | 26.61 |
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Brinjal, also referred to as Bagan, is a popular vegetable in vegetarian type of dishes and non-vegetarian types of cuisine. The brinjal was given the title of King of Vegetables because of its astonishingly awesome purple covering, and also the juicy and rich nutritional values in them.
What is the #1 consumed vegetable in the US? ›
Potatoes and tomatoes are the most commonly consumed vegetables.
What fruit is eaten the most in the world? ›
The banana, of course! Over 100 billion bananas are consumed worldwide each year.
What is the healthiest vegetable on earth? ›
The CDC assigns nutrition density scores to produce based on their concentration of essential vitamins and minerals. Usual suspects like spinach, chard, and beet greens all have scores ranging in the 80s. But the only vegetable to earn a perfect score of 100 is watercress. “What's watercress?” you may ask.
What is the healthiest fruit in the world? ›
The healthiest fruits and their benefits
- Lemons. Turning lemons into lemonade can do more than just boost your spirits. ...
- Blueberries. Blueberries contain anthocyanins, which are the special pigments that give them their rich color. ...
- Apples. ...
- Oranges. ...
- Cherries. ...
- Pomegranates. ...
- Grapefruits.
California ranked first in both vegetable categories: fresh market (870,274 acres) and processing (300,299 acres). Florida and Idaho followed in fresh market vegetables, and Washington and Wisconsin followed in processing vegetables.
Who is the largest consumer of vegetables in the world? ›
Overall, China consumes the most vegetables in the world, as it was responsible for consuming 555.42 million tons or 57.6% of the total worldwide vegetable consumption in 2020.
Who is the biggest food producer in the world? ›
China is the world's largest grain producer, yet has grown more dependent on food imports in recent decades. Much of India's output is produced by subsistence farmers and consumed locally. The U.S. is the world's top food exporter thanks to high crop yields and extensive agricultural infrastructure.
Which state has become the top producer of vegetables? ›
Uttar Pradesh, one of the largest states in India, leads the pack in vegetable production. It accounted for 14.8 percent of the total vegetable production in the country.
