Carrots and turnips production in Latvia
In 2024 Latvia produced 10,300 t of carrots and turnips, the 91st largest in the world (0.02% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 78%. The record was 50,700 t in 1997. Area harvested: 400 ha, yield 25.8 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 10,300 t
- World rank
- 91 of 130
- 10-year change
- −78%
- Record
- 50,700 t
- 1997
Carrots and turnips in Latvia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Latvia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.02%
- 0.12% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 25.8
- world 35.6 (−28%)
- kg per person
- 5.50
- world 5.53
- 10-year change
- −78%
- world +15%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 | Croatia | 12,680 | 0.03% |
| 90 | Paraguay | 10,887 | 0.02% |
| 91 | Latvia | 10,300 | 0.02% |
| 92 | Bulgaria | 10,200 | 0.02% |
| 93 | Madagascar | 9,662 | 0.02% |
Map of world production of carrots and turnips
Share of the world total; Latvia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,300 | +26% | 400 | 25.75 |
| 2023 | 8,180 | −34% | 400 | 20.45 |
| 2022 | 12,330 | +7.2% | 420 | 29.36 |
| 2021 | 11,500 | −32% | 500 | 23.00 |
| 2020 | 17,000 | +22% | 400 | 42.50 |
| 2019 | 13,950 | +45% | 510 | 27.35 |
| 2018 | 9,600 | −69% | 500 | 19.20 |
| 2017 | 31,105 | −28% | 1,370 | 22.70 |
| 2016 | 43,246 | +70% | 1,372 | 31.52 |
| 2015 | 25,431 | −46% | 935 | 27.20 |
| 2014 | 47,150 | +47% | 1,408 | 33.49 |
| 2013 | 32,041 | +14% | 1,527 | 20.98 |
| 2012 | 28,082 | −27% | 1,337 | 21.00 |
| 2011 | 38,632 | +13% | 1,614 | 23.94 |
| 2010 | 34,307 | −21% | 1,723 | 19.91 |
| 2009 | 43,317 | +19% | 1,822 | 23.77 |
| 2008 | 36,446 | +20% | 2,183 | 16.70 |
| 2007 | 30,408 | −3.9% | 2,243 | 13.56 |
| 2006 | 31,640 | −8.9% | 2,313 | 13.68 |
| 2005 | 34,725 | +4.2% | 2,817 | 12.33 |
| 2004 | 33,322 | −20% | 2,546 | 13.09 |
| 2003 | 41,701 | +81% | 2,655 | 15.71 |
| 2002 | 22,977 | −46% | 2,347 | 9.79 |
| 2001 | 42,803 | +103% | 3,572 | 11.98 |
| 2000 | 21,113 | +0.9% | 2,559 | 8.25 |
| 1999 | 20,928 | −15% | 2,000 | 10.46 |
| 1998 | 24,700 | −51% | 2,700 | 9.15 |
| 1997 | 50,700 | +154% | 3,400 | 14.91 |
| 1996 | 20,000 | −29% | 1,800 | 11.11 |
| 1995 | 28,000 | −6.7% | 2,000 | 14.00 |
| 1994 | 30,000 | −21% | 2,000 | 15.00 |
| 1993 | 38,000 | +11% | 2,100 | 18.10 |
| 1992 | 34,200 | — | 2,094 | 16.33 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 4,217 t USD 3.0 m
- Exporter rank
- 43 of 102
- Imports
- 13,124 t USD 10.2 m
- Importer rank
- 37 of 156
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of carrots and turnips in Latvia?
Latvia produced 10,300 t in 2024, 0.02% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Latvia rank in the world for production of carrots and turnips?
Latvia ranked 91st of 130 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 42.2% of the world total.
How has the production of carrots and turnips in Latvia changed?
It fell by 78% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +15% for the world. The record was 50,700 t in 1997.
What is the yield of carrots and turnips in Latvia?
25.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (10,300 t from 400 ha), against a world average of 35.6 t/ha.
Does Latvia export or import carrots and turnips?
In 2024 Latvia reported exports of 4,217 t (USD 3.0 m) and imports of 13,124 t (USD 10.2 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.