Currants production in Russia
In 2024 Russia produced 509,945 t of currants, the largest total in the world (72.2% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 37%. The record was 530,426 t in 2023. Area harvested: 72,207 ha, yield 7.1 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 509,945 t
- World rank
- 1 of 38
- 10-year change
- +37%
- Record
- 530,426 t
- 2023
Currants in Russia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Russia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 72.2%
- 58.0% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 7.1
- world 5.0 (+43%)
- kg per person
- 3.52
- world 0.09
- 10-year change
- +37%
- world +10%
Position in the world ranking
Map of world production of currants
Share of the world total; Russia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 509,945 | −3.9% | 72,207 | 7.06 |
| 2023 | 530,426 | +4.1% | 75,106 | 7.06 |
| 2022 | 509,500 | +7.4% | 72,143 | 7.06 |
| 2021 | 474,300 | +8.6% | 77,454 | 6.12 |
| 2020 | 436,900 | +4.6% | 68,130 | 6.41 |
| 2019 | 417,600 | +4.9% | 63,693 | 6.56 |
| 2018 | 398,000 | +24% | 59,412 | 6.70 |
| 2017 | 319,800 | −12% | 45,522 | 7.03 |
| 2016 | 364,200 | +1.2% | 49,407 | 7.37 |
| 2015 | 360,000 | −3.2% | 47,000 | 7.66 |
| 2014 | 372,000 | −0.2% | 47,700 | 7.80 |
| 2013 | 372,700 | +7.7% | 46,000 | 8.10 |
| 2012 | 346,000 | −5.2% | 46,000 | 7.52 |
| 2011 | 365,000 | +12% | 49,400 | 7.39 |
| 2010 | 327,000 | −11% | 52,200 | 6.26 |
| 2009 | 367,000 | +2.8% | 52,200 | 7.03 |
| 2008 | 357,000 | −22% | 52,700 | 6.77 |
| 2007 | 456,900 | +2.2% | 67,800 | 6.74 |
| 2006 | 447,000 | +3.6% | 69,000 | 6.48 |
| 2005 | 431,500 | +9.0% | 72,000 | 5.99 |
| 2004 | 396,000 | +15% | 71,000 | 5.58 |
| 2003 | 345,000 | −0.6% | 71,500 | 4.83 |
| 2002 | 347,000 | +22% | 71,000 | 4.89 |
| 2001 | 285,000 | +9.6% | 56,000 | 5.09 |
| 2000 | 260,000 | +26% | 50,000 | 5.20 |
| 1999 | 206,000 | +1.0% | 36,000 | 5.72 |
| 1998 | 204,000 | +2.0% | 28,700 | 7.11 |
| 1997 | 200,000 | +5.3% | 27,700 | 7.22 |
| 1996 | 190,000 | +8.6% | 28,000 | 6.79 |
| 1995 | 175,000 | −3.7% | 21,500 | 8.14 |
| 1994 | 181,700 | +1.7% | 26,500 | 6.86 |
| 1993 | 178,600 | +15% | 26,000 | 6.87 |
| 1992 | 155,000 | — | 22,500 | 6.89 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 6 t USD 13,000
- Exporter rank
- 24 of 43
- Imports
- 144 t USD 445,000
- Importer rank
- 19 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 Russia?
Russia produced 509,945 t in 2024, 72.2% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Russia rank in the world for production of currants?
Russia was the world’s largest producer in 2024, ahead of Poland.
How has the production of currants in Russia changed?
It rose by 37% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +10% for the world. The record was 530,426 t in 2023.
What is the yield of currants in Russia?
7.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (509,945 t from 72,207 ha), against a world average of 5.0 t/ha.
Does Russia export or import currants?
In 2024 Russia reported exports of 6 t (USD 13,000) and imports of 144 t (USD 445,000), 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; the 2024 figure for Russia is imputed by FAO. 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.