Other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c. production in China
In 2024 China produced 107,243 t of other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c., the 8th largest in the world (3.24% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 8.1%. The record was 108,848 t in 2019. Area harvested: 32,819 ha, yield 3.3 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 107,243 t
- World rank
- 8 of 65
- 10-year change
- +8.1%
- Record
- 108,848 t
- 2019
Other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c. in China, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
China compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 3.2%
- 3.5% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 3.3
- world 2.2 (+45%)
- kg per person
- 0.08
- world 0.41
- 10-year change
- +8.1%
- world +18%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Indonesia | 160,570 | 4.8% |
| 7 | Pakistan | 138,839 | 4.2% |
| 8 | China | 107,243 | 3.2% |
| 9 | Myanmar | 30,880 | 0.93% |
| 10 | Sierra Leone | 30,634 | 0.92% |
Map of world production of other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c.
Share of the world total; China is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 107,243 | +0.2% | 32,819 | 3.27 |
| 2023 | 107,055 | −0.4% | 32,981 | 3.25 |
| 2022 | 107,503 | +0.3% | 32,701 | 3.29 |
| 2021 | 107,170 | +0.6% | 32,774 | 3.27 |
| 2020 | 106,492 | −2.2% | 32,316 | 3.30 |
| 2019 | 108,848 | +2.5% | 31,857 | 3.42 |
| 2018 | 106,169 | +1.6% | 31,303 | 3.39 |
| 2017 | 104,460 | +3.4% | 31,207 | 3.35 |
| 2016 | 101,037 | −5.1% | 31,891 | 3.17 |
| 2015 | 106,421 | +7.3% | 31,338 | 3.40 |
| 2014 | 99,191 | +1.7% | 30,394 | 3.26 |
| 2013 | 97,500 | +0.5% | 30,000 | 3.25 |
| 2012 | 97,000 | +4.0% | 29,000 | 3.34 |
| 2011 | 93,253 | +3.6% | 29,247 | 3.19 |
| 2010 | 90,000 | +5.9% | 29,000 | 3.10 |
| 2009 | 85,000 | +12% | 28,000 | 3.04 |
| 2008 | 76,000 | +1.3% | 27,000 | 2.81 |
| 2007 | 75,000 | +7.1% | 26,500 | 2.83 |
| 2006 | 70,000 | +2.9% | 25,000 | 2.80 |
| 2005 | 68,000 | +3.0% | 24,380 | 2.79 |
| 2004 | 66,000 | +1.5% | 24,000 | 2.75 |
| 2003 | 65,000 | +3.2% | 22,966 | 2.83 |
| 2002 | 63,000 | +1.6% | 22,000 | 2.86 |
| 2001 | 62,000 | +3.3% | 21,000 | 2.95 |
| 2000 | 60,000 | +3.4% | 20,000 | 3.00 |
| 1999 | 58,000 | +0.9% | 19,000 | 3.05 |
| 1998 | 57,500 | +2.7% | 18,500 | 3.11 |
| 1997 | 56,000 | +1.8% | 18,090 | 3.10 |
| 1996 | 55,000 | +5.8% | 18,097 | 3.04 |
| 1995 | 52,000 | +4.0% | 17,031 | 3.05 |
| 1994 | 50,000 | +2.0% | 16,331 | 3.06 |
| 1993 | 49,000 | +4.3% | 15,947 | 3.07 |
| 1992 | 47,000 | +2.2% | 15,230 | 3.09 |
| 1991 | 46,000 | +2.2% | 14,832 | 3.10 |
| 1990 | 45,000 | +4.7% | 14,431 | 3.12 |
| 1989 | 43,000 | +2.4% | 18,000 | 2.39 |
| 1988 | 42,000 | +5.0% | 18,000 | 2.33 |
| 1987 | 40,000 | +8.1% | 18,000 | 2.22 |
| 1986 | 37,000 | +5.7% | 18,000 | 2.06 |
| 1985 | 35,000 | +6.1% | 18,000 | 1.94 |
| 1984 | 33,000 | +3.1% | — | — |
| 1983 | 32,000 | +6.7% | — | — |
| 1982 | 30,000 | +7.1% | — | — |
| 1981 | 28,000 | +3.7% | — | — |
| 1980 | 27,000 | +3.8% | — | — |
| 1979 | 26,000 | +4.0% | — | — |
| 1978 | 25,000 | +8.7% | — | — |
| 1977 | 23,000 | +4.5% | — | — |
| 1976 | 22,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1975 | 22,000 | +4.8% | — | — |
| 1974 | 21,000 | +5.0% | — | — |
| 1973 | 20,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1972 | 20,000 | +5.3% | — | — |
| 1971 | 19,000 | +5.6% | — | — |
| 1970 | 18,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1969 | 18,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1968 | 18,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1967 | 18,000 | +5.9% | — | — |
| 1966 | 17,000 | +6.3% | — | — |
| 1965 | 16,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1964 | 16,000 | +6.7% | — | — |
| 1963 | 15,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1962 | 15,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1961 | 15,000 | — | — | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 9,079 t USD 53.8 m
- Exporter rank
- 18 of 148
- Imports
- 30,879 t USD 86.6 m
- Importer rank
- 8 of 191
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 other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c. in China?
China produced 107,243 t in 2024, 3.2% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does China rank in the world for production of other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c.?
China ranked 8th of 65 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 43.3% of the world total.
How has the production of other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c. in China changed?
It rose by 8.1% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +18% for the world. The record was 108,848 t in 2019.
What is the yield of other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c. in China?
3.3 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (107,243 t from 32,819 ha), against a world average of 2.2 t/ha.
Does China export or import other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c.?
In 2024 China reported exports of 9,079 t (USD 53.8 m) and imports of 30,879 t (USD 86.6 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 China is estimated by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
All countries producing other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c.
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.