Currants production in Latvia
In 2024 Latvia produced 800 t of currants, the 19th largest in the world (0.11% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 174%. The record was 8,000 t in 1997. Area harvested: 1,400 ha, yield 0.6 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 800 t
- World rank
- 19 of 38
- 10-year change
- +174%
- Record
- 8,000 t
- 1997
Currants in Latvia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Latvia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.11%
- 0.05% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 0.6
- world 5.0 (−88%)
- kg per person
- 0.43
- world 0.09
- 10-year change
- +174%
- world +10%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Italy | 1,120 | 0.16% |
| 18 | Denmark | 1,090 | 0.15% |
| 19 | Latvia | 800 | 0.11% |
| 20 | Belgium | 610 | 0.09% |
| 21 | Australia | 549 | 0.08% |
Map of world production of currants
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 | 800 | +100% | 1,400 | 0.57 |
| 2023 | 400 | −65% | 1,500 | 0.27 |
| 2022 | 1,130 | +2.7% | 1,700 | 0.66 |
| 2021 | 1,100 | +22% | 1,400 | 0.79 |
| 2020 | 900 | −5.3% | 1,200 | 0.75 |
| 2019 | 950 | +90% | 810 | 1.17 |
| 2018 | 500 | +20% | 700 | 0.71 |
| 2017 | 417 | −15% | 635 | 0.66 |
| 2016 | 488 | −18% | 546 | 0.89 |
| 2015 | 598 | +105% | 516 | 1.16 |
| 2014 | 292 | −47% | 486 | 0.60 |
| 2013 | 547 | −2.3% | 716 | 0.76 |
| 2012 | 560 | +31% | 664 | 0.84 |
| 2011 | 427 | +22% | 734 | 0.58 |
| 2010 | 350 | −2.2% | 542 | 0.65 |
| 2009 | 358 | −26% | 752 | 0.48 |
| 2008 | 484 | −77% | 909 | 0.53 |
| 2007 | 2,102 | −57% | 648 | 3.24 |
| 2006 | 4,910 | −5.3% | 1,120 | 4.38 |
| 2005 | 5,186 | +33% | 891 | 5.82 |
| 2004 | 3,898 | +38% | 1,291 | 3.02 |
| 2003 | 2,819 | +6.1% | 947 | 2.98 |
| 2002 | 2,658 | −19% | 857 | 3.10 |
| 2001 | 3,301 | +20% | 720 | 4.58 |
| 2000 | 2,750 | −35% | 793 | 3.47 |
| 1999 | 4,262 | −31% | 981 | 4.34 |
| 1998 | 6,191 | −23% | 801 | 7.73 |
| 1997 | 8,000 | +142% | 1,000 | 8.00 |
| 1996 | 3,300 | −43% | 450 | 7.33 |
| 1995 | 5,800 | +68% | 900 | 6.44 |
| 1994 | 3,450 | −27% | 900 | 3.83 |
| 1993 | 4,700 | +74% | 900 | 5.22 |
| 1992 | 2,700 | — | 800 | 3.38 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 2 t USD 19,000
- Exporter rank
- 35 of 43
- Imports
- 36 t USD 238,000
- Importer rank
- 30 of 74
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 currants in Latvia?
Latvia produced 800 t in 2024, 0.11% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Latvia rank in the world for production of currants?
Latvia ranked 19th of 38 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Russia with 72.2% of the world total.
How has the production of currants in Latvia changed?
It rose by 174% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +10% for the world. The record was 8,000 t in 1997.
What is the yield of currants in Latvia?
0.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (800 t from 1,400 ha), against a world average of 5.0 t/ha.
Does Latvia export or import currants?
In 2024 Latvia reported exports of 2 t (USD 19,000) and imports of 36 t (USD 238,000), 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.
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.