Mushrooms production by country
World production of mushrooms reached 51.6 million t in 2024, up 46% over ten years. The largest producers were China (94.2%), Japan (1.0%), India (0.7%), together 96% of the world total.
- World production, 2024
- 51.6 million t
- 10-year change
- +46%
- Producing countries
- 64
- Largest producer
- China
World production, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Map of mushrooms 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China I | 48,607,249 | 94.2% | +49% |
| 2 | Japan I | 494,842 | 0.96% | +7.6% |
| 3 | India | 347,450 | 0.67% | +1,141% |
| 4 | United States | 298,800 | 0.58% | −31% |
| 5 | Poland | 255,400 | 0.50% | −3.0% |
| 6 | Netherlands | 200,000 | 0.39% | −35% |
| 7 | Spain | 161,900 | 0.31% | +8.0% |
| 8 | Canada | 148,569 | 0.29% | +22% |
| 9 | Russia I | 121,655 | 0.24% | +1,488% |
| 10 | France | 99,970 | 0.19% | −8.0% |
| 11 | Germany | 77,650 | 0.15% | +30% |
| 12 | United Kingdom | 76,854 | 0.15% | −19% |
| 13 | Turkey | 75,340 | 0.15% | +94% |
| 14 | Ireland | 70,150 | 0.14% | +0.8% |
| 15 | Iran I | 70,005 | 0.14% | −41% |
| 16 | Hungary | 61,620 | 0.12% | +173% |
| 17 | Italy | 60,550 | 0.12% | +0.9% |
| 18 | Australia | 56,941 | 0.11% | −5.1% |
| 19 | Indonesia | 48,689 | 0.09% | +30% |
| 20 | South Africa | 37,380 | 0.07% | +116% |
| 21 | Belarus | 29,354 | 0.06% | +397% |
| 22 | Belgium | 28,000 | 0.05% | −19% |
| 23 | Vietnam I | 25,925 | 0.05% | +18% |
| 24 | South Korea E | 23,436 | 0.05% | +17% |
| 25 | Israel | 17,000 | 0.03% | +42% |
| 26 | Romania | 16,810 | 0.03% | +72% |
| 27 | Ukraine E | 12,000 | 0.02% | −19% |
| 28 | Portugal | 10,590 | 0.02% | +23% |
| 29 | Switzerland | 8,418 | 0.02% | +3.2% |
| 30 | Taiwan I | 7,298 | 0.01% | −10% |
| 31 | North Korea I | 6,156 | 0.01% | +4.2% |
| 32 | Serbia I | 5,527 | 0.01% | +9.5% |
| 33 | Lithuania | 3,040 | 0.01% | −75% |
| 34 | Madagascar I | 3,006 | 0.01% | +40% |
| 35 | North Macedonia I | 2,922 | 0.01% | +4.8% |
| 36 | Morocco I | 2,258 | 0.00% | +9.1% |
| 37 | Bulgaria | 2,090 | 0.00% | −6.7% |
| 38 | Sweden | 1,700 | 0.00% | — |
| 39 | Moldova | 1,591 | 0.00% | −20% |
| 40 | Azerbaijan I | 1,560 | 0.00% | +4.0% |
| 41 | Bosnia and Herzegovina I | 1,309 | 0.00% | +20% |
| 42 | Cyprus | 1,260 | 0.00% | +82% |
| 43 | Thailand I | 1,231 | 0.00% | +23% |
| 44 | Malta | 1,160 | 0.00% | −39% |
| 45 | Algeria I | 1,110 | 0.00% | −50% |
| 46 | Finland | 1,070 | 0.00% | −15% |
| 47 | Jordan I | 1,026 | 0.00% | +20% |
| 48 | Zimbabwe I | 948 | 0.00% | +48% |
| 49 | Philippines | 882 | 0.00% | +81% |
| 50 | Greece | 880 | 0.00% | −87% |
| 51 | New Zealand I | 683 | 0.00% | −31% |
| 52 | Uzbekistan I | 673 | 0.00% | +3.5% |
| 53 | Montenegro I | 600 | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| 54 | Iceland | 562 | 0.00% | −5.7% |
| 55 | Kazakhstan I | 515 | 0.00% | +3.2% |
| 56 | Mongolia I | 353 | 0.00% | +18% |
| 57 | Armenia I | 333 | 0.00% | +33% |
| 58 | Luxembourg | 290 | 0.00% | +5,700% |
| 59 | Kyrgyzstan I | 229 | 0.00% | −0.4% |
| 60 | Singapore | 202 | 0.00% | +153% |
| 61 | Tunisia I | 186 | 0.00% | +25% |
| 62 | Albania I | 100 | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| 63 | Brunei I | 17 | 0.00% | +31% |
| 64 | Hong Kong I | 11 | 0.00% | −73% |
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 94.2% of the world total in 2024; the five largest for 96.9% and the ten largest for 98.3%.
| Year | Top 5 share | Top 10 share | Countries with data |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 90.1% | 94.8% | 61 |
| 2005 | 93.5% | 96.8% | 64 |
| 2010 | 95.0% | 97.7% | 68 |
| 2015 | 96.6% | 98.3% | 68 |
| 2020 | 96.4% | 98.1% | 64 |
| 2024 | 96.9% | 98.3% | 64 |
By continent, 2024
| Continent | Production | Share of world | Share in 2014 | 10-year change | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia | 49.7 million t | 96.4% | 94.6% | +49% | 24 |
| Europe | 1.3 million t | 2.5% | 3.6% | +3.4% | 30 |
| North and Central America | 447,369 t | 0.9% | 1.6% | −19% | 2 |
| Oceania | 57,624 t | 0.1% | 0.2% | −5.6% | 2 |
| Africa | 44,888 t | 0.1% | 0.1% | +83% | 6 |
Sums of country figures; the world total also includes countries without a continent assignment, so shares may not add up to 100%.
Long-term trend, 1961–2024
- Average growth per year, 1961–2024
- +7.7%
- Average growth per year, last 10 years
- +3.8%
- Record year
- 2024 51.6 million t
- Largest yearly fall
- 1973 −0.8%
| Decade | Average per year | vs previous decade |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s (1961–1969) | 634,553 t | — |
| 1970s | 1.0 million t | +61% |
| 1980s | 1.5 million t | +46% |
| 1990s | 3.1 million t | +109% |
| 2000s | 15.2 million t | +386% |
| 2010s | 35.4 million t | +133% |
| 2020s (2020–2024) | 47.3 million t | +34% |
Production per person, 2024
World production of mushrooms was 6.32 kg per person in 2024. The highest figures, among countries with at least 1 million inhabitants:
| # | Country | kg per person | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 34.2 | 48.6 million t |
| 2 | Ireland | 13.3 | 70,150 t |
| 3 | Netherlands | 11.0 | 200,000 t |
| 4 | Poland | 6.63 | 255,400 t |
| 5 | Hungary | 6.37 | 61,620 t |
| 6 | Japan | 4.00 | 494,842 t |
| 7 | Canada | 3.74 | 148,569 t |
| 8 | Spain | 3.38 | 161,900 t |
| 9 | Belarus | 3.24 | 29,354 t |
| 10 | Belgium | 2.39 | 28,000 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: Mushrooms and truffles. 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
- 826,977 t
- Export value
- USD 2.54 bn
- Average export price
- 3.07 USD/kg
Poland was the largest exporter with 30.9% of the quantity reported by exporting countries; United Kingdom was the largest importer with 13.1%. World exports grew 34% over ten years.
World exports, 2000–2024 (tonnes)
Largest exporters
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share | Value | USD/kg | 10-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poland | 255,449 | 30.9% | USD 651 m | 2.55 | +16% |
| 2 | China | 223,673 | 27.0% | USD 362 m | 1.62 | +333% |
| 3 | Canada | 71,342 | 8.6% | USD 361 m | 5.06 | +129% |
| 4 | Netherlands | 60,457 | 7.3% | USD 238 m | 3.94 | −12% |
| 5 | Ireland | 57,374 | 6.9% | USD 188 m | 3.27 | +68% |
| 6 | Thailand | 16,380 | 2.0% | USD 18.1 m | 1.10 | +374% |
| 7 | Lithuania | 14,341 | 1.7% | USD 62.8 m | 4.38 | −53% |
| 8 | South Korea | 12,999 | 1.6% | USD 36.8 m | 2.83 | −15% |
| 9 | Belgium | 11,669 | 1.4% | USD 42.2 m | 3.62 | −55% |
| 10 | Spain | 10,525 | 1.3% | USD 64.7 m | 6.15 | +131% |
Largest importers
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share | Value | USD/kg | 10-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Kingdom | 104,836 | 13.1% | USD 306 m | 2.92 | −9.2% |
| 2 | United States | 92,602 | 11.6% | USD 466 m | 5.03 | +103% |
| 3 | Vietnam | 86,242 | 10.8% | USD 120 m | 1.39 | +13,481% |
| 4 | Germany | 85,239 | 10.6% | USD 289 m | 3.39 | +4.4% |
| 5 | Thailand | 52,115 | 6.5% | USD 70.5 m | 1.35 | +226% |
| 6 | France | 38,713 | 4.8% | USD 146 m | 3.78 | −11% |
| 7 | Italy | 34,530 | 4.3% | USD 196 m | 5.67 | +98% |
| 8 | Netherlands | 23,737 | 3.0% | USD 84.7 m | 3.57 | +6.8% |
| 9 | Malaysia | 21,161 | 2.6% | USD 32.7 m | 1.55 | +190% |
| 10 | Belgium | 18,370 | 2.3% | USD 57.8 m | 3.15 | −21% |
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.
Mushroom prices on wholesale markets
- Markets quoting
- 68
- Median price
- 4.10 EUR/kg
- Middle half of quotes
- 2.60–8.43 EUR/kg
- Latest quote
- 11 November 2026
Prices in producing countries
| Rank | Producer | Production, 2024 | Markets | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 48.6 million t | 2 | 5.67 EUR/kg |
| 2 | Japan | 494,842 t | 1 | 107.2 EUR/kg |
| 3 | India | 347,450 t | 2 | 0.82 EUR/kg |
| 5 | Poland | 255,400 t | 6 | 6.60 EUR/kg |
| 6 | Netherlands | 200,000 t | 1 | 1.89 EUR/kg |
| 7 | Spain | 161,900 t | 2 | 5.80 EUR/kg |
| 10 | France | 99,970 t | 5 | 8.75 EUR/kg |
| 13 | Turkey | 75,340 t | 13 | 2.69 EUR/kg |
| 17 | Italy | 60,550 t | 2 | 14.0 EUR/kg |
| 20 | South Africa | 37,380 t | 1 | 4.10 EUR/kg |
Median of the midpoints of 179 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 mushrooms?
China was the largest producer in 2024 with 48.6 million t, 94.2% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
What is the world production of mushrooms?
World production was 51.6 million t in 2024, +46% compared with 2014.
Which countries produce the most mushrooms?
In 2024: China (48.6 million t, 94.2%), Japan (494,842 t, 1.0%), India (347,450 t, 0.7%), United States (298,800 t, 0.6%), Poland (255,400 t, 0.5%). Together they account for 96.9% of the world total.
What is the wholesale price of mushrooms today?
The median of 179 current quotes on 68 markets tracked by Husfarm is 4.10 EUR/kg (latest quote 11 November 2026). Prices vary widely by variety, grade, origin and market.
Which country exports the most mushrooms and truffles?
Poland exported 255,449 t in 2024, 30.9% of reported world exports, worth USD 651 m, according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Which country imports the most mushrooms and truffles?
United Kingdom imported 104,836 t in 2024, 13.1% 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; 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.