Countries by Carrot and Turnip production

Carrots and turnips are staple vegetables that play a crucial role in diets worldwide. These crops thrive in temperate climates and are integral to agricultural production, providing essential nutrients and vitamins. As of 2025, the latest data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for the year 2023 highlights global production trends. Understanding these numbers is key for stakeholders in agriculture, trade, and nutrition sectors.

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Map of countries by Carrot and Turnip production

Global Carrot and Turnip Production

In 2023, the global production of carrots and turnips reached approximately 41.4 million tonnes. From 1961 to 2023, there has been a substantial increase in production, from about 5.8 million tonnes to 41.4 million tonnes, indicating significant growth. China has led this surge in production, with its output forming a major portion of the global production. Over the decades, global production has risen consistently, showcasing improvements in agricultural practices and production efficiency.

Carrot and Turnip Production by Country

  • China is the leading producer, contributing around 18.2 million tonnes of carrots and turnips in 2023, showcasing its dominance in the sector.
  • Uzbekistan follows with a substantial production of around 3.45 million tonnes, reflecting its robust agricultural output.
  • The Russian Federation produced approximately 1.4 million tonnes, contributing notably to the global supply.
  • In the United States of America, production reached about 1.33 million tonnes, highlighting its significant role in agriculture.
  • Canada, with its production of around 338,000 tonnes, ranks 23rd globally. Although not among the top producers, Canada's role is vital for its domestic market.
Country Production (tonnes) Production per Person (kg) Harvested Area (ha) Yield (kg/ha)
China 18,175,607.23 13.04 395,525 45.953
Uzbekistan 3,449,621.89 105.642 40,873 84.399
Russian Federation 1,403,028.77 9.552 43,388 32.337
United States of America 1,331,702 4.063 26,629 50.009
Ukraine 844,410 19.979 40,700 20.747
United Kingdom 822,761.72 12.458 13,987 58.823
Germany 796,750 9.629 13,490 59.062
Turkey 780,294 9.14 13,759 56.712
Pakistan 720,850 3.571 26,381 27.325
Indonesia 668,177.95 2.521 34,613 19.304
France 629,630 9.356 15,110 41.67
Japan 578,163.61 4.571 16,449 35.149
Poland 577,400 15.023 15,000 38.493
India 558,047.62 0.418 36,206 15.413
Kazakhstan 557,078.99 30.487 19,632 28.376
The Netherlands 485,950 28.169 7,760 62.622
Algeria 436,621.07 10.262 16,109 27.104
Italy 435,410 7.204 9,490 45.881
Tajikistan 432,692.39 48.448 9,789 44.202
Morocco 404,646 11.636 13,669 29.603
Spain 388,060 8.317 6,820 56.9
Mexico 350,452.1 2.81 11,726 29.887
Canada 337,810 9.078 8,019 42.126
Iran 328,381.76 4.017 12,491 26.289
Belarus 326,549.11 34.453 8,756 37.294
Argentina 302,535.34 6.799 9,103 33.235
Australia 300,715 12.005 5,045 59.607
Colombia 273,337.29 5.475 9,397 29.088
Egypt 266,978.58 2.738 9,255 28.847
Nigeria 236,900.85 1.2 26,500 8.94
Venezuela 230,781.37 7.251 10,071 22.915
Belgium 225,000 19.708 4,200 53.571
South Africa 213,141 3.692 7,183 29.673
Peru 210,341 6.734 10,085 20.857
Tunisia 209,147.22 18.272 12,068 17.331
Kyrgyzstan 184,378 29.223 8,015 23.004
Israel 160,396 18.006 2,173 73.813
Angola 159,173 5.442 8,632 18.44
Chile 158,569.96 9.023 3,213 49.353
Guatemala 131,036.11 7.573 5,126 25.563
Portugal 125,540 12.199 2,240 56.045
Austria 121,040 13.695 1,920 63.042
Kenya 119,031.63 2.336 6,326 18.816
Mongolia 111,158.7 34.478 9,187 12.1
Sweden 108,240 10.641 1,740 62.207
Bolivia 96,767.71 8.558 6,967 13.889
Taiwan 87,024 3.691 1,757 49.53
Romania 81,980 4.199 6,910 11.864
Niger 79,473.26 3.702 2,915 27.264
Zimbabwe 78,287.38 5.272 3,330 23.51
New Zealand 77,295.11 15.771 1,714 45.096
Denmark 75,850 13.1 2,110 35.948
South Korea 74,545.12 1.444 2,049 36.381
Turkmenistan 73,092.96 12.491 2,176 33.591
Hungary 72,350 7.405 1,610 44.938
Philippines 69,594.02 0.654 5,586 12.459
Dominican Republic 69,041.83 6.725 2,409 28.66
Sri Lanka 65,352 3.048 3,510 18.619
Finland 64,310 11.655 1,640 39.213
Ireland 60,860 12.53 900 67.622
Switzerland 50,203 5.911 2,223 22.583
Rwanda 46,411.96 3.867 4,299 10.796
Bangladesh 46,192 0.28 4,140 11.157
Sudan 46,011.62 1.128 8,093 5.685
Norway 45,284 8.524 1,533 29.539
Serbia 44,380.16 6.339 2,816 15.76
Ecuador 42,975.68 2.518 6,831 6.291
Libya 34,582.14 5.344 8,010 4.317
Azerbaijan 33,733.2 3.408 980 34.422
Jamaica 33,292 12.2 2,154 15.456
Czech Republic 32,560 3.068 840 38.762
Moldova 28,070 7.905 2,704 10.381
Senegal 27,982.39 1.779 3,514 7.963
Jordan 27,087 2.648 493 54.943
Uruguay 26,225.14 7.48 1,145 22.904
Saudi Arabia 24,710.41 0.74 1,368 18.063
Syria 22,526 1.232 950 23.712
Nicaragua 22,089.74 3.515 909 24.301
Lithuania 21,360 7.627 1,160 18.414
Ethiopia 19,916.17 0.185 5,737 3.472
Oman 19,261 3.844 442 43.577
Slovakia 19,080 3.505 490 38.939
Mali 18,697 0.979 1,170 15.98
Costa Rica 17,587.2 3.515 603 29.166
Greece 17,010 1.58 770 22.091
Armenia 16,662.2 5.611 739 22.547
Albania 16,122.2 5.617 425 37.935
Yemen 15,396.27 0.532 1,673 9.203
Paraguay 12,247.94 1.737 725 16.894
Estonia 10,030 7.603 270 37.148
Bulgaria 9,710 1.377 450 21.578
Madagascar 9,287.51 0.354 2,724 3.41
Bosnia and Herzegovina 8,674 2.292 830 10.451
Latvia 8,180 4.248 400 20.45
Croatia 7,800 1.861 400 19.5
Mauritius 7,166 5.665 433 16.55
Palestinian Territories 5,655.63 1.243 198 28.564
Honduras 4,790.49 0.532 411 11.656
Bhutan 4,645.18 6.388 637 7.292
Macedonia 4,410 2.125 454 9.714
Lebanon 4,211.93 0.691 284 14.831
Malawi 4,104.5 0.229 204 20.12
Slovenia 3,950 1.911 190 20.789
Iraq 3,222 0.082 410 7.859
Namibia 2,756.64 1.142 93 29.641
Cyprus 2,200 2.574 50 44
Botswana 2,142 0.93 44 48.682
Panama 2,012.69 0.484 184 10.939
Iceland 1,667 4.721 20 83.35
Tanzania 1,394.7 0.026 479 2.912
Luxembourg 1,310 2.176 30 43.667
Cape Verde 1,251.77 2.301 57 21.961
United Arab Emirates 1,157.15 0.121 61 18.97
Malta 1,107 2.327 47 23.553
São Tomé and Príncipe 983.12 4.973 145 6.78
Georgia 900 0.241 160 5.625
Bahrain 620 0.414 7 88.571
Dominica 576.96 8.093 58 9.948
Congo-Brazzaville 505.44 0.094 79 6.398
Congo-Kinshasa 416.8 0.005 46 9.061
Belize 402 1.015 34 11.824
Qatar 285 0.116 12 23.75
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 239 2.182 27 8.852
Barbados 225.73 0.788 13 17.364
Kuwait 116 0.027 4 29
Grenada 76 0.736 13 5.846
Saint Kitts and Nevis 63 1.364 7 9
Vanuatu 50 0.164 1 50
Trinidad and Tobago 35 0.026 1 35
Djibouti 16.34 0.016 0 ∞
Saint Lucia 15 0.084 1 15
Antigua and Barbuda 4.95 0.057 0 ∞

Top Carrot and Turnip Producing Countries by Share

  • China leads with an impressive 43.9% of the global carrot and turnip production, underlining its agricultural prowess.
  • Uzbekistan contributes 8.33%, marking its importance in the global market.
  • The Russian Federation's share sits at 3.39%, demonstrating its substantial agricultural sector.
  • The United States of America holds a 3.21% share of global production, making it a key player.
  • Canada, despite its smaller share of 0.82%, continues to be a relevant contributor, especially within North America.

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