Other stone fruits production by country
World production of other stone fruits reached 618,340 t in 2024, up 2.1% over ten years. The largest producers were China (25.9%), Iran (25.2%), Uzbekistan (11.6%), together 63% of the world total. It was harvested from 73,386 ha, an average yield of 8.4 t/ha.
- World production, 2024
- 618,340 t
- 10-year change
- +2.1%
- Producing countries
- 30
- World average yield
- 8.43 t/ha
World production, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Map of other stone fruits 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 | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China E | 159,943 | 25.9% | +6.7% | 8.7 |
| 2 | Iran I | 155,729 | 25.2% | −13% | 8.4 |
| 3 | Uzbekistan E | 71,613 | 11.6% | +5.8% | 10.8 |
| 4 | Afghanistan E | 50,342 | 8.14% | +9.1% | 7.0 |
| 5 | Turkey | 37,722 | 6.10% | +60% | 26.5 |
| 6 | Algeria I | 30,138 | 4.87% | +6.8% | 14.1 |
| 7 | Ukraine E | 12,800 | 2.07% | +10% | 7.5 |
| 8 | Laos E | 12,433 | 2.01% | +5.9% | 6.7 |
| 9 | Syria | 12,217 | 1.98% | +61% | 6.2 |
| 10 | Greece | 9,190 | 1.49% | +234% | 15.6 |
| 11 | Cameroon E | 7,225 | 1.17% | +5.5% | 4.9 |
| 12 | Italy | 6,170 | 1.00% | −15% | 13.4 |
| 13 | Tunisia I | 5,600 | 0.91% | 0.0% | 9.3 |
| 14 | India E | 2,400 | 0.39% | +7.6% | 4.0 |
| 15 | New Zealand E | 2,292 | 0.37% | −1.9% | 17.8 |
| 16 | Japan | 2,180 | 0.35% | −52% | 2.7 |
| 17 | Yemen E | 2,086 | 0.34% | −3.6% | 4.3 |
| 18 | Hungary | 1,450 | 0.23% | −90% | 2.2 |
| 19 | Egypt E | 1,132 | 0.18% | +7.6% | 7.6 |
| 20 | Georgia | 1,000 | 0.16% | +100% | 3.2 |
| 21 | Poland | 700 | 0.11% | −94% | 3.5 |
| 22 | Spain | 640 | 0.10% | — | 2.8 |
| 23 | Portugal | 510 | 0.08% | −47% | 3.2 |
| 24 | Morocco I | 318 | 0.05% | −0.6% | 9.1 |
| 25 | Cyprus | 310 | 0.05% | — | 6.2 |
| 26 | Zimbabwe I | 80 | 0.01% | +1.3% | 5.7 |
| 27 | Finland | 50 | 0.01% | −60% | 1.3 |
| 28 | Luxembourg | 40 | 0.01% | — | 4.0 |
| 29 | Bulgaria | 20 | 0.00% | — | 2.0 |
| 30 | Lithuania | 10 | 0.00% | −95% | 1.0 |
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 25.9% of the world total in 2024; the five largest for 76.9% and the ten largest for 89.3%.
| Year | Top 5 share | Top 10 share | Countries with data |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 73.3% | 88.6% | 27 |
| 2005 | 75.2% | 89.1% | 29 |
| 2010 | 72.3% | 87.7% | 29 |
| 2015 | 77.3% | 89.8% | 29 |
| 2020 | 76.5% | 88.5% | 26 |
| 2024 | 76.9% | 89.3% | 30 |
By continent, 2024
| Continent | Production | Share of world | Share in 2014 | 10-year change | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia | 507,975 t | 82.2% | 81.6% | +2.8% | 12 |
| Africa | 44,493 t | 7.2% | 7.0% | +5.7% | 6 |
| Europe | 31,580 t | 5.1% | 11.1% | −53% | 11 |
| Oceania | 2,292 t | 0.4% | 0.4% | −1.9% | 1 |
Sums of country figures; the world total also includes countries without a continent assignment, so shares may not add up to 100%.
Fastest growing and declining producers, 2014–2024
Countries with at least 0.5% of world production in 2024, change over ten years.
Area harvested and yields
The world average yield was 8.43 t/ha in 2024.
- Production, 2014–2024
- +2.1%
- Harvested area
- −2.4%
- Average yield
- +4.6%
- World area, 2024
- 73,386 ha
The increase came entirely from higher yields: the harvested area did not grow.
World area harvested, 1961–2024 (hectares)
Highest yields
| Country | Yield, t/ha | vs world |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 26.5 | +214% |
| Greece | 15.6 | +85% |
| Algeria | 14.1 | +68% |
| Italy | 13.4 | +59% |
| Uzbekistan | 10.8 | +28% |
Lowest yields
| Country | Yield, t/ha | vs world |
|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | 4.9 | −42% |
| Syria | 6.2 | −27% |
| Laos | 6.7 | −20% |
| Afghanistan | 7.0 | −16% |
| Ukraine | 7.5 | −11% |
Among countries with at least 0.5% of world production. Yield = production ÷ harvested area; it depends on climate, varieties, irrigation and how the crop is counted, so it is not a measure of efficiency alone.
Long-term trend, 1961–2024
- Average growth per year, 1961–2024
- +2.7%
- Average growth per year, last 10 years
- +0.2%
- Record year
- 2024 618,340 t
- Largest yearly fall
- 2008 −14%
| Decade | Average per year | vs previous decade |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s (1961–1969) | 123,027 t | — |
| 1970s | 159,327 t | +30% |
| 1980s | 215,548 t | +35% |
| 1990s | 326,697 t | +52% |
| 2000s | 478,916 t | +47% |
| 2010s | 571,703 t | +19% |
| 2020s (2020–2024) | 614,056 t | +7.4% |
Production per person, 2024
World production of other stone fruits was 0.08 kg per person in 2024. The highest figures, among countries with at least 1 million inhabitants:
| # | Country | kg per person | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uzbekistan | 1.97 | 71,613 t |
| 2 | Iran | 1.70 | 155,729 t |
| 3 | Laos | 1.60 | 12,433 t |
| 4 | Afghanistan | 1.18 | 50,342 t |
| 5 | Greece | 0.91 | 9,190 t |
| 6 | Algeria | 0.64 | 30,138 t |
| 7 | Syria | 0.50 | 12,217 t |
| 8 | Tunisia | 0.46 | 5,600 t |
| 9 | New Zealand | 0.44 | 2,292 t |
| 10 | Turkey | 0.43 | 37,722 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
- World exports
- 2,078 t
- Export value
- USD 3.2 m
- Exports as share of production
- 0.3%
- Average export price
- 1.55 USD/kg
Lesotho was the largest exporter with 71.1% of the quantity reported by exporting countries; Qatar was the largest importer with 62.0%. World exports grew 47% over ten years.
World exports, 2000–2024 (tonnes)
Largest exporters
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share | Value | USD/kg | 10-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lesotho | 1,477 | 71.1% | USD 2.2 m | 1.46 | — |
| 2 | Dominican Republic | 418 | 20.1% | USD 596,000 | 1.43 | — |
| 3 | Myanmar | 100 | 4.8% | USD 23,000 | 0.23 | — |
| 4 | Angola | 83 | 4.0% | USD 368,000 | 4.43 | — |
Largest importers
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share | Value | USD/kg | 10-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 8,214 | 62.0% | USD 8.7 m | 1.06 | +131% |
| 2 | Myanmar | 3,862 | 29.1% | USD 840,000 | 0.22 | — |
| 3 | Lesotho | 607 | 4.6% | USD 30,000 | 0.05 | −33% |
| 4 | Paraguay | 389 | 2.9% | USD 80,000 | 0.21 | — |
| 5 | Bangladesh | 100 | 0.8% | USD 25,000 | 0.25 | — |
| 6 | Dominican Republic | 56 | 0.4% | USD 381,000 | 6.80 | — |
| 7 | Antigua and Barbuda | 17 | 0.1% | USD 51,000 | 3.00 | +183% |
| 8 | Suriname | 8 | 0.1% | USD 6,000 | 0.75 | — |
| 9 | DR Congo | 1 | 0.0% | USD 1,000 | 1.00 | — |
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.
Questions and answers
Which country produces the most other stone fruits?
China was the largest producer in 2024 with 159,943 t, 25.9% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
What is the world production of other stone fruits?
World production was 618,340 t in 2024, +2.1% compared with 2014.
Which countries produce the most other stone fruits?
In 2024: China (159,943 t, 25.9%), Iran (155,729 t, 25.2%), Uzbekistan (71,613 t, 11.6%), Afghanistan (50,342 t, 8.1%), Turkey (37,722 t, 6.1%). Together they account for 76.9% of the world total.
What is the average yield of other stone fruits?
The world average was 8.43 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (618,340 t from 73,386 ha harvested).
Which country exports the most other stone fruits?
Lesotho exported 1,477 t in 2024, 71.1% of reported world exports, worth USD 2.2 m, according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Which country imports the most other stone fruits?
Qatar imported 8,214 t in 2024, 62.0% 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.
Related products
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; yield is production divided by area harvested; 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.
Download CSV All countries and years: production, area harvested and FAO flag.
How to cite: FAO (2025). FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products — Other stone fruits. Retrieved via Husfarm, https://husfarm.com/production/other-stone-fruits/. Licence CC BY 4.0.
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.