Currants production in Portugal
In 2024 Portugal produced 170 t of currants, the 26th largest in the world (0.02% of the world total). The record was 270 t in 2021. Area harvested: 100 ha, yield 1.7 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 170 t
- World rank
- 26 of 38
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 270 t
- 2021
Currants in Portugal, 2018–2024 (tonnes)
Portugal compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.02%
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.7
- world 5.0 (−66%)
- kg per person
- 0.02
- world 0.09
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Greece | 420 | 0.06% |
| 25 | Romania | 220 | 0.03% |
| 26 | Portugal | 170 | 0.02% |
| 27 | Sweden | 140 | 0.02% |
| 28 | Kyrgyzstan | 111 | 0.02% |
Map of world production of currants
Share of the world total; Portugal is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 170 | −37% | 100 | 1.70 |
| 2023 | 270 | +17% | 120 | 2.25 |
| 2022 | 230 | −15% | 110 | 2.09 |
| 2021 | 270 | +17% | 120 | 2.25 |
| 2020 | 230 | 0.0% | 120 | 1.92 |
| 2019 | 230 | −12% | 120 | 1.92 |
| 2018 | 260 | — | 120 | 2.17 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 40 t USD 531,000
- Exporter rank
- 19 of 43
- Imports
- 153 t USD 510,000
- Importer rank
- 17 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 Portugal?
Portugal produced 170 t in 2024, 0.02% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Portugal rank in the world for production of currants?
Portugal ranked 26th of 38 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Russia with 72.2% of the world total.
What is the yield of currants in Portugal?
1.7 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (170 t from 100 ha), against a world average of 5.0 t/ha.
Does Portugal export or import currants?
In 2024 Portugal reported exports of 40 t (USD 531,000) and imports of 153 t (USD 510,000), 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.