Mushrooms production in Iceland
In 2024 Iceland produced 562 t of mushrooms, the 54th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 5.7%. The record was 611 t in 2020.
- Production, 2024
- 562 t
- World rank
- 54 of 64
- 10-year change
- −5.7%
- Record
- 611 t
- 2020
Mushrooms in Iceland, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Iceland compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2014
- kg per person
- 1.43
- world 6.32
- 10-year change
- −5.7%
- world +46%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | Uzbekistan | 673 | 0.00% |
| 53 | Montenegro | 600 | 0.00% |
| 54 | Iceland | 562 | 0.00% |
| 55 | Kazakhstan | 515 | 0.00% |
| 56 | Mongolia | 353 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of mushrooms
Share of the world total; Iceland is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 562 | −7.7% |
| 2023 | 609 | +2.9% |
| 2022 | 592 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 581 | −4.9% |
| 2020 | 611 | +9.1% |
| 2019 | 560 | −3.4% |
| 2018 | 580 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 580 | −0.9% |
| 2016 | 585 | +6.4% |
| 2015 | 550 | −7.7% |
| 2014 | 596 | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 585 | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 575 | −1.4% |
| 2011 | 583 | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 579 | +4.7% |
| 2009 | 553 | +5.1% |
| 2008 | 526 | −8.5% |
| 2007 | 575 | +18% |
| 2006 | 488 | +11% |
| 2005 | 438 | −5.0% |
| 2004 | 461 | −0.9% |
| 2003 | 465 | +3.3% |
| 2002 | 450 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 450 | +0.7% |
| 2000 | 447 | +18% |
| 1999 | 379 | +0.5% |
| 1998 | 377 | +29% |
| 1997 | 293 | +13% |
| 1996 | 259 | +3.2% |
| 1995 | 251 | +14% |
| 1994 | 220 | −0.5% |
| 1993 | 221 | +5.2% |
| 1992 | 210 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 12 t USD 79,000
- Exporter rank
- 80 of 93
- Imports
- 265 t USD 2.0 m
- Importer rank
- 65 of 149
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 mushrooms in Iceland?
Iceland produced 562 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Iceland rank in the world for production of mushrooms?
Iceland ranked 54th of 64 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 94.2% of the world total.
How has the production of mushrooms in Iceland changed?
It fell by 5.7% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +46% for the world. The record was 611 t in 2020.
Does Iceland export or import mushrooms and truffles?
In 2024 Iceland reported exports of 12 t (USD 79,000) and imports of 265 t (USD 2.0 m), 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.
Other large producers
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.

