Cauliflower and broccoli production by country
World production of cauliflower and broccoli reached 26.9 million t in 2024, up 9.7% over ten years. The largest producers were China (36.5%), India (36.5%), United States (3.7%), together 77% of the world total. It was harvested from 1.4 million ha, an average yield of 18.8 t/ha.
- World production, 2024
- 26.9 million t
- 10-year change
- +9.7%
- Producing countries
- 95
- World average yield
- 18.83 t/ha
World production, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Map of cauliflower and broccoli production, 2024
Share of the world total. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
Producers ranked, 2024
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share | 10-year change | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China E | 9,806,141 | 36.5% | +5.7% | 19.4 |
| 2 | India | 9,794,357 | 36.5% | +14% | 19.3 |
| 3 | United States | 1,001,192 | 3.73% | −18% | 17.5 |
| 4 | Mexico | 736,628 | 2.74% | +46% | 18.9 |
| 5 | Spain | 671,380 | 2.50% | +12% | 16.2 |
| 6 | Bangladesh | 429,670 | 1.60% | +135% | 18.3 |
| 7 | Turkey | 393,214 | 1.46% | +95% | 24.8 |
| 8 | Italy | 366,800 | 1.37% | −9.4% | 24.4 |
| 9 | Pakistan | 324,820 | 1.21% | +47% | 29.7 |
| 10 | Algeria I | 282,414 | 1.05% | +81% | 28.8 |
| 11 | France | 203,960 | 0.76% | −38% | 13.2 |
| 12 | Vietnam | 197,731 | 0.74% | +57% | 20.4 |
| 13 | Japan I | 193,958 | 0.72% | +16% | 10.5 |
| 14 | Poland | 185,300 | 0.69% | −42% | 19.1 |
| 15 | Indonesia | 182,387 | 0.68% | +34% | 12.8 |
| 16 | Australia | 169,020 | 0.63% | +29% | 12.3 |
| 17 | United Kingdom | 165,153 | 0.61% | +2.6% | 9.5 |
| 18 | Egypt I | 155,605 | 0.58% | −0.4% | 27.9 |
| 19 | Belgium | 148,770 | 0.55% | +50% | 22.1 |
| 20 | Germany | 133,190 | 0.50% | −11% | 21.0 |
| 21 | Ecuador | 124,779 | 0.46% | +10% | 12.5 |
| 22 | Netherlands | 86,490 | 0.32% | +66% | 15.7 |
| 23 | Chile I | 78,752 | 0.29% | +55% | 19.8 |
| 24 | Taiwan I | 70,346 | 0.26% | −11% | 22.6 |
| 25 | Morocco | 68,016 | 0.25% | +31% | 28.1 |
| 26 | Canada | 66,560 | 0.25% | −4.3% | 12.4 |
| 27 | Iran E | 60,411 | 0.22% | +4.9% | 32.6 |
| 28 | Jordan | 58,295 | 0.22% | −26% | 42.9 |
| 29 | Peru | 55,233 | 0.21% | −17% | 14.2 |
| 30 | Portugal | 52,870 | 0.20% | +36% | 14.1 |
| 31 | Guatemala I | 44,863 | 0.17% | −61% | 17.8 |
| 32 | Syria | 36,165 | 0.13% | +53% | 17.1 |
| 33 | New Zealand I | 35,795 | 0.13% | −15% | 13.6 |
| 34 | Oman | 33,359 | 0.12% | +324% | 21.2 |
| 35 | Greece | 31,100 | 0.12% | −59% | 17.6 |
| 36 | Saudi Arabia I | 26,297 | 0.10% | — | 18.7 |
| 37 | Philippines | 26,097 | 0.10% | +76% | 11.9 |
| 38 | Venezuela I | 25,475 | 0.09% | −15% | 22.2 |
| 39 | Israel | 24,480 | 0.09% | −12% | 7.5 |
| 40 | Russia I | 23,873 | 0.09% | +323% | 11.0 |
| 41 | Colombia | 22,134 | 0.08% | +111% | 19.3 |
| 42 | Lebanon E | 19,755 | 0.07% | +10% | 25.5 |
| 43 | Romania | 17,010 | 0.06% | −62% | 10.3 |
| 44 | Thailand E | 14,830 | 0.06% | −26% | 13.0 |
| 45 | United Arab Emirates I | 12,729 | 0.05% | +132% | 34.1 |
| 46 | Switzerland | 12,316 | 0.05% | −7.4% | 8.2 |
| 47 | South Africa | 11,651 | 0.04% | +0.4% | 10.9 |
| 48 | Norway | 10,600 | 0.04% | −9.6% | 11.8 |
| 49 | Tunisia E | 10,584 | 0.04% | +84% | 11.1 |
| 50 | Ireland | 9,980 | 0.04% | −18% | 11.9 |
| 51 | Ukraine E | 9,800 | 0.04% | −57% | 12.3 |
| 52 | Iraq | 9,263 | 0.03% | −70% | 11.8 |
| 53 | Albania | 8,444 | 0.03% | +144% | 17.7 |
| 54 | Dominican Republic | 8,339 | 0.03% | +93% | 9.9 |
| 55 | Armenia | 8,330 | 0.03% | −21% | 34.6 |
| 56 | Denmark | 7,950 | 0.03% | +80% | 9.9 |
| 57 | Libya I | 7,787 | 0.03% | −11% | 8.5 |
| 58 | Kuwait | 7,602 | 0.03% | −35% | 38.6 |
| 59 | Austria | 7,450 | 0.03% | +29% | 21.9 |
| 60 | Sweden | 7,150 | 0.03% | −24% | 10.5 |
| 61 | Malta | 5,820 | 0.02% | −13% | — |
| 62 | Hungary | 5,720 | 0.02% | −71% | 23.8 |
| 63 | Finland | 4,330 | 0.02% | +9.4% | 8.8 |
| 64 | Czechia | 4,160 | 0.02% | +6.6% | 18.1 |
| 65 | Mauritius | 2,550 | 0.01% | +6.6% | 19.8 |
| 66 | Croatia | 2,200 | 0.01% | +8.0% | 11.6 |
| 67 | Nepal E | 2,121 | 0.01% | −21% | 19.1 |
| 68 | Sri Lanka | 2,037 | 0.01% | +78% | 8.6 |
| 69 | Bhutan | 1,902 | 0.01% | −28% | 3.3 |
| 70 | Qatar I | 1,795 | 0.01% | +15% | 19.9 |
| 71 | Kazakhstan E | 1,608 | 0.01% | +7.2% | 20.9 |
| 72 | Jamaica | 1,535 | 0.01% | −19% | 11.2 |
| 73 | Panama I | 1,454 | 0.01% | — | 18.4 |
| 74 | Kyrgyzstan E | 1,368 | 0.01% | +52% | 4.4 |
| 75 | Cyprus | 1,350 | 0.01% | −16% | 19.3 |
| 76 | Slovenia | 1,330 | 0.00% | −18% | 13.3 |
| 77 | Honduras I | 1,088 | 0.00% | +4.3% | 8.0 |
| 78 | Moldova E | 983 | 0.00% | −11% | 11.2 |
| 79 | Bahrain | 970 | 0.00% | +62% | 44.1 |
| 80 | Kenya | 839 | 0.00% | −21% | 6.5 |
| 81 | Bolivia | 807 | 0.00% | +23% | 6.3 |
| 82 | Sudan I | 752 | 0.00% | −6.5% | 21.5 |
| 83 | Bulgaria | 720 | 0.00% | −78% | 10.3 |
| 84 | Latvia | 600 | 0.00% | −50% | 6.0 |
| 85 | North Macedonia E | 514 | 0.00% | +2.6% | 11.2 |
| 86 | Lithuania | 510 | 0.00% | −74% | 3.6 |
| 87 | Costa Rica E | 370 | 0.00% | −3.4% | 7.1 |
| 88 | Slovakia | 300 | 0.00% | −68% | 10.0 |
| 89 | Trinidad and Tobago | 293 | 0.00% | +174% | 7.3 |
| 90 | Madagascar E | 274 | 0.00% | −12% | 8.6 |
| 91 | Zimbabwe I | 273 | 0.00% | −9.6% | 15.2 |
| 92 | Iceland | 88 | 0.00% | +100% | 8.0 |
| 93 | South Korea E | 84 | 0.00% | −8.7% | 10.5 |
| 94 | Luxembourg | 60 | 0.00% | +150% | — |
| 95 | Grenada | 47 | 0.00% | −64% | 5.9 |
E = estimated by FAO, I = imputed by FAO, X = from an external organisation; other figures are official.
How concentrated is production?
The largest producer, China, accounts for 36.5% of the world total in 2024; the five largest for 81.9% and the ten largest for 88.6%.
| Year | Top 5 share | Top 10 share | Countries with data |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 79.3% | 87.9% | 89 |
| 2005 | 79.1% | 87.1% | 93 |
| 2010 | 81.4% | 88.2% | 94 |
| 2015 | 82.5% | 88.5% | 96 |
| 2020 | 82.2% | 87.8% | 96 |
| 2024 | 81.9% | 88.6% | 95 |
By continent, 2024
| Continent | Production | Share of world | Share in 2014 | 10-year change | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia | 21.7 million t | 81.0% | 78.8% | +13% | 31 |
| Europe | 2.2 million t | 8.1% | 9.8% | −9.1% | 34 |
| North and Central America | 1.9 million t | 6.9% | 7.8% | −2.9% | 11 |
| Africa | 540,745 t | 2.0% | 1.6% | +37% | 11 |
| South America | 307,180 t | 1.1% | 1.1% | +13% | 6 |
| Oceania | 204,815 t | 0.8% | 0.7% | +19% | 2 |
Sums of country figures; the world total also includes countries without a continent assignment, so shares may not add up to 100%.
Fastest growing and declining producers, 2014–2024
Countries with at least 0.5% of world production in 2024, change over ten years.
Growing
| Bangladesh | 429,670 t | +135% |
| Turkey | 393,214 t | +95% |
| Algeria | 282,414 t | +81% |
| Vietnam | 197,731 t | +57% |
| Belgium | 148,770 t | +50% |
Declining
| Poland | 185,300 t | −42% |
| France | 203,960 t | −38% |
| United States | 1.0 million t | −18% |
| Italy | 366,800 t | −9.4% |
| Egypt | 155,605 t | −0.4% |
Area harvested and yields
The world average yield was 18.83 t/ha in 2024.
- Production, 2014–2024
- +9.7%
- Harvested area
- +11%
- Average yield
- −1.0%
- World area, 2024
- 1.4 million ha
The increase came from a larger harvested area while average yields fell.
World area harvested, 1961–2024 (hectares)
Highest yields
Lowest yields
| Country | Yield, t/ha | vs world |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 9.5 | −50% |
| Japan | 10.5 | −44% |
| Australia | 12.3 | −35% |
| Indonesia | 12.8 | −32% |
| France | 13.2 | −30% |
Among countries with at least 0.5% of world production. Yield = production ÷ harvested area; it depends on climate, varieties, irrigation and how the crop is counted, so it is not a measure of efficiency alone.
Long-term trend, 1961–2024
- Average growth per year, 1961–2024
- +3.3%
- Average growth per year, last 10 years
- +0.9%
- Record year
- 2024 26.9 million t
- Largest yearly fall
- 1962 −9.1%
| Decade | Average per year | vs previous decade |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s (1961–1969) | 3.8 million t | — |
| 1970s | 5.0 million t | +32% |
| 1980s | 7.8 million t | +55% |
| 1990s | 12.4 million t | +59% |
| 2000s | 18.1 million t | +46% |
| 2010s | 24.0 million t | +33% |
| 2020s (2020–2024) | 26.5 million t | +10% |
Production per person, 2024
World production of cauliflower and broccoli was 3.29 kg per person in 2024. The highest figures, among countries with at least 1 million inhabitants:
| # | Country | kg per person | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 14.0 | 671,380 t |
| 2 | Belgium | 12.7 | 148,770 t |
| 3 | China | 6.91 | 9.8 million t |
| 4 | Ecuador | 6.88 | 124,779 t |
| 5 | New Zealand | 6.87 | 35,795 t |
| 6 | India | 6.75 | 9.8 million t |
| 7 | Australia | 6.33 | 169,020 t |
| 8 | Oman | 6.32 | 33,359 t |
| 9 | Italy | 6.18 | 366,800 t |
| 10 | Algeria | 6.03 | 282,414 t |
Production divided by population (FAOSTAT population estimates, 2024). Production per person is not consumption: countries export, import and use crops for feed, processing and industry.
International trade, 2024
Trade item: Cauliflowers and broccoli. Other forms of this product (for example frozen, boneless, shelled, dried or processed) are separate FAO trade items that are not included here, so these figures cover only part of its trade.
- World exports
- 1.8 million t
- Export value
- USD 2.44 bn
- Average export price
- 1.37 USD/kg
Spain was the largest exporter with 23.5% of the quantity reported by exporting countries; Canada was the largest importer with 10.4%. World exports grew 44% over ten years.
World exports, 2000–2024 (tonnes)
Largest exporters
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share | Value | USD/kg | 10-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 420,157 | 23.5% | USD 703 m | 1.67 | +15% |
| 2 | Mexico | 318,126 | 17.8% | USD 451 m | 1.42 | +77% |
| 3 | China | 314,005 | 17.6% | USD 334 m | 1.06 | +249% |
| 4 | United States | 158,986 | 8.9% | USD 266 m | 1.67 | +28% |
| 5 | Italy | 98,429 | 5.5% | USD 149 m | 1.51 | +56% |
| 6 | France | 96,400 | 5.4% | USD 107 m | 1.11 | −32% |
| 7 | Netherlands | 55,130 | 3.1% | USD 116 m | 2.10 | +135% |
| 8 | Belarus | 41,000 | 2.3% | USD 14.0 m | 0.34 | +471% |
| 9 | Uzbekistan | 37,715 | 2.1% | USD 28.5 m | 0.75 | +1,089% |
| 10 | Guatemala | 36,539 | 2.0% | USD 35.4 m | 0.97 | −6.9% |
Largest importers
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share | Value | USD/kg | 10-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | 154,846 | 10.4% | USD 244 m | 1.58 | +99% |
| 2 | United Kingdom | 143,747 | 9.7% | USD 312 m | 2.17 | +4.3% |
| 3 | Germany | 109,244 | 7.4% | USD 176 m | 1.61 | +49% |
| 4 | Vietnam | 94,357 | 6.4% | USD 74.7 m | 0.79 | +20,822% |
| 5 | United States | 69,615 | 4.7% | USD 106 m | 1.52 | +190% |
| 6 | Malaysia | 69,506 | 4.7% | USD 83.5 m | 1.20 | +15% |
| 7 | France | 61,134 | 4.1% | USD 86.7 m | 1.42 | +28% |
| 8 | Mauritania | 58,558 | 3.9% | USD 15.2 m | 0.26 | +91,397% |
| 9 | Thailand | 48,974 | 3.3% | USD 35.1 m | 0.72 | +61% |
| 10 | Netherlands | 48,522 | 3.3% | USD 79.4 m | 1.64 | +29% |
FAOSTAT detailed trade data (Crops and livestock products trade, release of 23 July 2026): quantities in tonnes and values in current US dollars as reported by countries; exports include re-exports. Shares are of the total reported by all exporting or importing countries. World exports and imports do not match because of timing, valuation (exports FOB, imports CIF) and gaps in reporting. Processed products such as juices, dried or canned goods are separate items.
Cauliflower prices on wholesale markets
- Markets quoting
- 80
- Median price
- 0.95 EUR/kg
- Middle half of quotes
- 0.61–1.51 EUR/kg
- Latest quote
- 11 November 2026
Prices in producing countries
| Rank | Producer | Production, 2024 | Markets | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 9.8 million t | 3 | 0.76 EUR/kg |
| 2 | India | 9.8 million t | 2 | 0.39 EUR/kg |
| 4 | Mexico | 736,628 t | 8 | 1.67 EUR/kg |
| 5 | Spain | 671,380 t | 7 | 1.20 EUR/kg |
| 7 | Turkey | 393,214 t | 12 | 0.54 EUR/kg |
| 9 | Pakistan | 324,820 t | 1 | 0.24 EUR/kg |
| 14 | Poland | 185,300 t | 1 | 0.38 EUR/kg |
| 17 | United Kingdom | 165,153 t | 1 | 1.18 EUR/kg |
| 35 | Greece | 31,100 t | 1 | 1.60 EUR/kg |
| 41 | Colombia | 22,134 t | 26 | 0.96 EUR/kg |
| 47 | South Africa | 11,651 t | 2 | 1.38 EUR/kg |
| 58 | Kuwait | 7,602 t | 1 | 1.45 EUR/kg |
Median of the midpoints of 96 current quotes converted to EUR per kg at the reference rates used on Husfarm. Markets quote different varieties, grades, origins and trade stages, so prices are not directly comparable between countries.
Questions and answers
Which country produces the most cauliflower and broccoli?
China was the largest producer in 2024 with 9.8 million t, 36.5% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
What is the world production of cauliflower and broccoli?
World production was 26.9 million t in 2024, +9.7% compared with 2014.
Which countries produce the most cauliflower and broccoli?
In 2024: China (9.8 million t, 36.5%), India (9.8 million t, 36.5%), United States (1.0 million t, 3.7%), Mexico (736,628 t, 2.7%), Spain (671,380 t, 2.5%). Together they account for 81.9% of the world total.
What is the average yield of cauliflower and broccoli?
The world average was 18.83 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (26.9 million t from 1.4 million ha harvested).
What is the wholesale price of cauliflower and broccoli today?
The median of 96 current quotes on 80 markets tracked by Husfarm is 0.95 EUR/kg (latest quote 11 November 2026). Prices vary widely by variety, grade, origin and market.
Which country exports the most cauliflowers and broccoli?
Spain exported 420,157 t in 2024, 23.5% of reported world exports, worth USD 703 m, according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Which country imports the most cauliflowers and broccoli?
Canada imported 154,846 t in 2024, 10.4% of reported world imports.
Where does this data come from?
Production and area figures are from FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (dataset Crops and livestock products, release of 23 December 2025). Shares, rankings, changes and averages are calculated by Husfarm.
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About the data
- Figures are production in tonnes as reported to or estimated by FAO for each calendar year; the latest year is 2024.
- Letters next to a country mark figures that are not official national data: E estimated by FAO, I imputed by FAO (filled in by a statistical model), X taken from an external organisation. Treat them as approximate.
- Shares are relative to the FAO world total; ten-year changes compare 2024 with 2014; yield is production divided by area harvested; average growth per year is the compound annual rate between the two years.
- Country series on Husfarm start in 2000; the world series starts in 1961.
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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.