List of countries by cherry production facts for kids
Cherries are super tasty fruits that grow on trees! People all over the world love to eat them. This article shares facts about which countries grow the most cherries. We'll look at how many cherries were grown from 2016 to 2022.
In 2022, the world grew a massive amount of cherries. The total was about 4,358,852 metric tonnes! That's like over 4 million cars, but made of cherries! This was a small increase from the year before. Turkey was the biggest cherry grower by far. They produced more than 19% of all cherries worldwide.
Top Cherry-Growing Countries
Many countries grow cherries, but some produce a lot more than others. Here's a look at the top countries that grew the most cherries in 2022. The numbers are in metric tonnes.
- Turkey: 832,811 tonnes. Turkey is the world champion of cherry growing!
- Chile: 443,661 tonnes. Chile is a big producer, especially in South America.
- Russia: 356,600 tonnes. Russia grows a lot of cherries too.
- United States: 320,960 tonnes. The USA is also a major cherry producer.
- Uzbekistan: 297,676 tonnes. This country in Central Asia grows many cherries.
- Poland: 260,400 tonnes. Poland is a top cherry grower in Europe.
- Iran: 239,445 tonnes. Iran also contributes a lot to world cherry production.
- Ukraine: 238,420 tonnes. Ukraine is another significant cherry producer.
- Serbia: 187,393 tonnes. Serbia grows a good amount of cherries each year.
- Spain: 116,610 tonnes. Spain is known for its delicious cherries.
- Italy: 109,040 tonnes. Italy also produces many cherries.
- Greece: 86,170 tonnes. Greece is another European country with high production.
- Hungary: 77,470 tonnes. Hungary is a consistent cherry grower.
- Romania: 71,620 tonnes. Romania also grows a lot of cherries.
- Syria: 71,546 tonnes. Syria is among the top cherry producers.
How Cherry Production Changes
Cherry production can change from year to year. Things like weather, new farming methods, and even how many trees are planted can affect the harvest. For example, the United States grew more cherries in 2021 (423,790 tonnes) than in 2022 (320,960 tonnes). This shows that numbers can go up and down.
Some countries, like Chile, have seen their cherry production grow a lot over the years. In 2016, Chile produced 155,275 tonnes, but by 2022, it was 443,661 tonnes! This is a huge increase.
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Countries by cherry production in 2020
