Okra production in United States
In 2024 United States produced 10,477 t of okra, the 31st largest in the world (0.08% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 4.7%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 1,311 ha, yield 8.0 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 10,477 t
- World rank
- 31 of 55
- 10-year change
- +4.7%
- Record
- 10,477 t
- 2024
Okra in United States, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
United States compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.08%
- 0.10% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 8.0
- world 4.2 (+91%)
- kg per person
- 0.03
- world 1.62
- 10-year change
- +4.7%
- world +32%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Zimbabwe | 17,686 | 0.13% |
| 30 | Syria | 15,161 | 0.11% |
| 31 | United States | 10,477 | 0.08% |
| 32 | Oman | 8,301 | 0.06% |
| 33 | Albania | 8,124 | 0.06% |
Map of world production of okra
Share of the world total; United States is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,477 | +0.5% | 1,311 | 7.99 |
| 2023 | 10,430 | +0.5% | 1,308 | 7.97 |
| 2022 | 10,382 | +0.3% | 1,306 | 7.95 |
| 2021 | 10,353 | +1.9% | 1,307 | 7.92 |
| 2020 | 10,159 | −0.1% | 1,289 | 7.88 |
| 2019 | 10,165 | +0.1% | 1,292 | 7.87 |
| 2018 | 10,150 | +0.2% | 1,292 | 7.86 |
| 2017 | 10,127 | +0.2% | 1,291 | 7.84 |
| 2016 | 10,106 | +0.4% | 1,288 | 7.85 |
| 2015 | 10,061 | +0.5% | 1,279 | 7.87 |
| 2014 | 10,010 | +0.6% | 1,267 | 7.90 |
| 2013 | 9,949 | +0.8% | 1,258 | 7.91 |
| 2012 | 9,869 | +0.8% | 1,258 | 7.84 |
| 2011 | 9,790 | +0.8% | 1,259 | 7.78 |
| 2010 | 9,711 | +0.8% | 1,259 | 7.71 |
| 2009 | 9,632 | −2.4% | 1,269 | 7.59 |
| 2008 | 9,872 | −1.3% | 1,301 | 7.59 |
| 2007 | 10,000 | +5.3% | 1,300 | 7.69 |
| 2006 | 9,500 | +0.1% | 1,261 | 7.53 |
| 2005 | 9,487 | −4.0% | 1,250 | 7.59 |
| 2004 | 9,878 | +6.9% | 1,354 | 7.30 |
| 2003 | 9,242 | +16% | 1,299 | 7.11 |
| 2002 | 8,000 | −2.6% | 1,200 | 6.67 |
| 2001 | 8,210 | −8.2% | 1,220 | 6.73 |
| 2000 | 8,940 | +5.2% | 1,170 | 7.64 |
| 1999 | 8,500 | +18% | 1,130 | 7.52 |
| 1998 | 7,200 | +11% | 950 | 7.58 |
| 1997 | 6,500 | +1.6% | 867 | 7.50 |
| 1996 | 6,400 | +33% | 850 | 7.53 |
| 1995 | 4,800 | +17% | 630 | 7.62 |
| 1994 | 4,100 | +22% | 550 | 7.45 |
| 1993 | 3,350 | +6.3% | 450 | 7.44 |
| 1992 | 3,150 | +1.6% | 420 | 7.50 |
| 1991 | 3,100 | — | 400 | 7.75 |
| 1990 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1989 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1988 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1987 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1985 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1984 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — | — | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 40,162 t USD 30.6 m
- Importer rank
- 1 of 2
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 okra in United States?
United States produced 10,477 t in 2024, 0.08% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does United States rank in the world for production of okra?
United States ranked 31st of 55 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 55.1% of the world total.
How has the production of okra in United States changed?
It rose by 4.7% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +32% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of okra in United States?
8.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (10,477 t from 1,311 ha), against a world average of 4.2 t/ha.
Does United States export or import okra?
In 2024 United States reported no exports and imports of 40,162 t (USD 30.6 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; the 2024 figure for United States is imputed by FAO. 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.