Countries by Orange production

Oranges are an essential fruit worldwide due to their nutritional benefits and economic value in the agriculture industry. Typically grown in subtropical and tropical regions, oranges require a warm climate to thrive. The 2023 data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reveals the latest insights into global Orange production, offering a comprehensive look at the leading producers and trends.

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Global Orange Production

In 2023, the global production of oranges reached approximately 69.8 million tonnes. Since 1961, when the production was around 16 million tonnes, there has been a significant upward trend. The production has seen an increase of approximately 53.9 million tonnes over this period, highlighting considerable growth, particularly in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

Orange Production by Country

  • Brazil is the leading producer of oranges, with a production volume of around 17.6 million tonnes.
  • China follows as a significant player with a production of approximately 7.7 million tonnes.
  • Mexico contributes to the global market with its production of roughly 4.9 million tonnes.
  • India produces around 3.9 million tonnes, marking its importance in the global orange market.
  • Canada is not listed as an orange producer in FAO statistics.
Country Production (tonnes) Production per Person (kg) Harvested Area (ha) Yield (kg/ha)
Brazil 17,615,667 84.071 575,437 30.613
China 7,665,121 5.499 381,781 20.077
Mexico 4,942,658.65 39.624 340,905 14.499
India 3,927,000 2.938 231,000 17
Egypt 3,700,000 37.95 164,010 22.56
Indonesia 2,923,349.16 11.031 76,477 38.225
Spain 2,714,960 58.187 143,860 18.872
Turkey 2,311,335 27.074 49,482 46.711
United States of America 2,256,170 6.883 170,051 13.268
Iran 2,246,848.21 27.482 56,850 39.522
Italy 1,835,970 30.379 85,260 21.534
Vietnam 1,823,771.69 19.267 72,198 25.261
South Africa 1,611,657.2 27.919 35,494 45.406
Algeria 1,359,555.74 31.955 52,041 26.125
Argentina 1,044,468.4 23.474 46,820 22.308
Greece 865,880 80.411 28,280 30.618
Colombia 755,155.3 15.125 46,467 16.251
Ghana 700,522.44 23.655 17,899 39.138
Morocco 674,346.22 19.392 62,775 10.742
Peru 570,336.28 18.258 33,364 17.094
Australia 535,185 21.365 27,332 19.581
Thailand 514,141.27 7.432 24,415 21.058
Syria 502,244 27.468 25,058 20.043
Mali 473,495.4 24.78 29,740 15.921
Tanzania 382,386.75 7.055 27,129 14.095
Venezuela 352,565.36 11.077 25,230 13.974
Tunisia 344,435.21 30.091 3,923 87.799
Portugal 278,710 27.083 17,500 15.926
Paraguay 273,574.53 38.788 5,635 48.549
Panama 261,171.95 62.8 30,944 8.44
Honduras 252,426.22 28.009 8,060 31.318
Costa Rica 198,735.5 39.72 14,756 13.468
Bolivia 186,009.85 16.45 23,093 8.055
Sudan 182,007.68 4.461 24,007 7.581
Zimbabwe 177,423.7 11.949 4,174 42.507
Guatemala 173,888.71 10.05 5,182 33.556
Ecuador 165,650.42 9.706 14,142 11.713
Congo-Kinshasa 163,739.6 2.013 10,597 15.452
Iraq 158,000 4.016 126,017 1.254
Lebanon 153,328.07 25.163 5,458 28.092
Guinea 152,600.69 12.841 10,884 14.021
Chile 146,746.24 8.35 6,702 21.896
Yemen 128,120.48 4.431 8,140 15.74
Kenya 127,334.99 2.499 11,455 11.116
Pakistan 118,859 0.589 7,000 16.98
Israel 116,283 13.054 3,860 30.125
Taiwan 115,121 4.883 4,856 23.707
Dominican Republic 113,134.16 11.02 18,834 6.007
Nicaragua 110,389.9 17.565 24,330 4.537
Uruguay 107,240.13 30.588 5,992 17.897
Vanuatu 85,550 280.952 4,500 19.011
Madagascar 83,816.14 3.191 13,523 6.198
Haiti 82,817.84 7.452 18,183 4.555
Jamaica 76,762.05 28.13 7,893 9.725
El Salvador 74,328.46 11.188 2,644 28.112
Jordan 70,581 6.899 2,633 26.806
Malawi 68,555.68 3.823 9,738 7.04
Mozambique 67,000 2.321 2,861 23.418
Cambodia 65,753.79 4.092 11,940 5.507
Senegal 57,767 3.673 7,739 7.464
Libya 54,108.54 8.362 5,413 9.996
Nepal 48,459.99 1.659 4,205 11.524
Swaziland 46,210.52 39.862 7,519 6.146
Laos 42,429.26 6.095 5,014 8.462
Côte d'Ivoire 41,365.39 1.661 3,269 12.654
Central African Republic 35,075.46 7.404 7,616 4.605
Ethiopia 32,208.75 0.3 6,834 4.713
Japan 28,041 0.222 2,415 11.611
Guyana 26,588.93 33.991 419 63.458
Bhutan 21,169.78 29.114 1,820 11.632
Cyprus 15,620 18.273 1,180 13.237
Benin 15,181.07 1.336 6,484 2.341
Togo 15,070.08 2.05 3,256 4.628
Albania 14,635.5 5.099 246 59.494
Suriname 14,174.87 24.943 1,008 14.062
Belize 11,184 28.251 6,073 1.842
Somalia 10,939.36 0.721 1,472 7.432
Montenegro 9,537.4 15.325 976 9.772
France 8,980 0.133 950 9.453
Cuba 8,943.91 0.797 3,525 2.537
Sri Lanka 8,924 0.416 6,171 1.446
Malaysia 8,007.3 0.245 1,734 4.618
New Zealand 7,934.73 1.619 624 12.716
Liberia 7,733.88 1.765 2,099 3.685
Afghanistan 7,385.04 0.234 1,242 5.946
Guinea-Bissau 7,116.57 4.491 1,422 5.005
Azerbaijan 5,838.8 0.59 448 13.033
Trinidad and Tobago 5,502.06 4.056 2,246 2.45
Dominica 4,874.04 68.366 751 6.49
Palestinian Territories 4,680.77 1.029 190 24.636
Botswana 4,665.31 2.026 255 18.295
Zambia 4,242.17 0.251 925 4.586
The Bahamas 3,694.04 9.688 162 22.803
Bangladesh 3,616 0.022 987 3.664
Rwanda 3,175.81 0.265 1,678 1.893
Georgia 2,500 0.67 765 3.268
Fiji 2,469.1 2.79 123 20.074
Congo-Brazzaville 2,163.25 0.401 569 3.802
Namibia 2,051.22 0.85 239 8.583
East Timor 1,893.3 1.501 220 8.606
Tajikistan 1,826.28 0.204 116 15.744
Philippines 1,485.95 0.014 921 1.613
Tonga 903.14 8.973 232 3.893
Malta 892 1.875 57 15.649
Burkina Faso 628.6 0.031 137 4.588
Grenada 561.27 5.432 90 6.236
Brunei 463.42 1.096 57 8.13
Croatia 310 0.074 30 10.333
Kuwait 261.4 0.062 12 21.783
Saint Lucia 218 1.219 5 43.6
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 139 1.269 5 27.8
Bosnia and Herzegovina 137.04 0.036 274 0.5
Russian Federation 65.42 0 19 3.443
Seychelles 45.78 0.486 4 11.445
Cook Islands 9.01 0.484 2 4.505
Djibouti 4.99 0.005 1 4.99

Top Orange Producing Countries by Share

  • Brazil accounts for approximately 25.2% of the global Orange production, a substantial share reflecting its dominance in the market.
  • China represents about 11% of global production, confirming its role as a key player in the Orange industry.
  • Mexico's share is around 7.1%, indicating its significant contribution.
  • India holds approximately 5.6% of the global share, showcasing its growing importance.
  • Combined, Brazil, China, and Mexico alone contribute more than 43% of the total Orange production worldwide.

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