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FAOSTAT · 1985–2024

Vanilla production in China

In 2024 China produced 435 t of vanilla, the 5th largest in the world (6.11% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 52%. The record was 1,402 t in 2009. Area harvested: 2,733 ha, yield 0.2 t/ha.

The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.

Today’s pricesMarket prices in China
Production, 2024
435 t
World rank
5 of 14
10-year change
+52%
Record
1,402 t
2009

Vanilla in China, 1985–2024 (tonnes)

05001k1.5k19851990199520002005201020152020

By year

YearTonnesChangeArea harvested, haYield, t/ha
2024435+0.2%2,7330.16
2023434+0.5%2,7590.16
2022432−1.6%2,7100.16
2021439+1.4%2,7300.16
2020433+2.1%2,8380.15
2019424−7.6%2,5640.17
2018459+10%2,7870.16
2017416+5.1%2,4310.17
2016396−30%2,4730.16
2015566+98%3,6000.16
2014286−15%1,2200.23
2013335−22%2,6000.13
2012432−46%3,2000.14
2011799−39%4,4600.18
20101,300−7.3%1,3001.00
20091,402+0.1%1,7260.81
20081,400+3.7%1,7120.82
20071,350+13%1,5000.90
20061,200+20%1,4000.86
20051,000+11%1,3000.77
2004900+13%1,2950.69
2003800+14%1,2000.67
2002700+4.5%1,1150.63
2001670+3.1%1,1230.60
2000650+8.3%1,1410.57
1999600+9.1%1,1130.54
1998550+5.0%1,0810.51
1997524+4.8%1,1000.48
1996500+6.6%1,2000.42
1995469+7.8%1,1060.42
1994435+8.7%1,0880.40
1993400+6.1%1,1500.35
1992377+7.7%1,0630.35
1991350+6.7%1,1000.32
1990328+9.3%1,0180.32
19893000.0%1,0000.30
1988300+20%1,0000.30
19872500.0%1,0000.25
1986250+25%1,0000.25
1985200—1,0000.20

Other large producers

All countries producing vanilla

Other products of China

Agricultural production in China

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.