10 World’s Biggest Countries of Orange Producers

10 World’s Biggest Countries of Orange Producers– Based on the FAO Statistical Corporate Database in 2019, there are 10 World’s Biggest Countries of Orange Producers. The citrus plant is an annual fruit crop native to Asia. Historically, China is believed to be the place where oranges first grew. From time to time, many people cultivated this plant because citrus fruits have economic value and contain high enough nutrients so they can be consumed fresh or processed. Taxonomically, this plant is included in Division: Spermatophyta; Sub-division: Angiospermae; Class: Dicotyledonae; Order: Rutales; Family: Rutaceae; Genus: Citrus; Species: Citrus sp.

Now, these fruits become one of the world’s most popular fruits with seventy-five million tons and a harvested area of around four million hectares across the world. The increasing usage of oranges in many aspects to fulfill human’s consumption make this fruit must be produced periodically.

The World’s Production and Harvested Areas of Oranges From 1980 to 2021

Years	Harvested Areas	Production of Oranges
	(Hectare(Ha))	(Tonnes)
1980	2,256,541	40,014,476
1981	2,299,414	39,686,432
1982	2,314,771	38,131,198
1983	2,391,764	41,539,628
1984	2,365,550	38,989,820
1985	2,583,431	40,875,792
1986	2,690,796	42,236,352
1987	2,842,452	43,801,214
1988	2,956,784	46,060,004
1989	3,094,645	50,877,687
1990	3,162,175	49,705,680
1991	3,294,710	51,998,045
1992	3,358,852	54,070,368
1993	3,276,141	55,457,184
1994	3,479,634	54,810,375
1995	3,528,941	58,461,705
1996	3,760,388	60,765,764
1997	3,844,729	65,638,302
1998	3,705,843	61,667,176
1999	3,772,262	61,738,063
2000	3,671,946	63,851,249
2001	3,615,131	60,146,849
2002	3,664,154	62,068,876
2003	3,661,851	59,854,448
2004	3,797,982	64,938,844
2005	3,770,454	63,145,972
2006	3,797,559	65,406,564
2007	3,951,425	65,264,454
2008	4,038,913	69,321,725
2009	4,028,949	68,391,515
2010	4,178,663	70,531,969
2011	4,039,990	72,443,806
2012	3,941,077	70,310,912
2013	4,104,121	73,079,107
2014	4,165,101	72,369,178
2015	4,020,059	72,616,330
2016	3,965,219	73,054,229
2017	3,915,342	73,442,596
2018	3,809,252	73,276,531
2019	3,902,803	76,216,362
2020	3,953,011	76,566,647
2021	3,932,648	75,567,952
Source: FAOSTAT, 2023

Statistically, in the World’s database, the production and harvested areas of oranges has increase from time to time. In 1980, the harvested areas of oranges were 2.2 million hectares with production 40 million tons. Meanwhile, in 2021, the world’s production of oranges 75 million tons with harvested areas around 3.9 million hectares (ha).

world's biggest producers of Orange- production based on continent

In the continental region, the Americas and Asia are the biggest producers of oranges in 2021. Based on the FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of Asia and America reached 29.3 million tonnes and 29.1 million tonnes, respectively. Meanwhile, Africa and Europe is next position with the production of around 10 million tonnes and 6.5 million tonnes, respectively.

Based on the country producers, there are 10 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Orange. This place is spread around the world. Here is the rank of 10 World’s Biggest Countries of Orange Producers.

The Rank of 10 World’s Biggest Countries of Orange Producers

Ranks	Country	Production of Oranges in 2021
		(Tonnes)
1	Brazil	16,214,982
2	India	10,270,000
3	China, mainland	7,550,000
4	Mexico	4,595,129
5	United States of America	4,015,200
6	Spain	3,604,800
7	Egypt	3,000,000
8	Indonesia	2,513,861
9	Iran (Islamic Republic of)	2,139,913
10	Italy	1,770,910
Source : FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), 2023

Brief Description of 10 World’s Biggest Countries of Orange Producers

Brief Description- 10 World’s Biggest Countries of Orange Producers

1. Brazil

Brazil become the world’s biggest country producer of orange. In 2021, according to the FAO Corporate Statistical Database, the production of Samba‘s country reaches 16.5 million tons. Geographically, there are someplace or states of orange production in Brazil. These areas are São Paulo, Triângulo Mineiro and West-Southwest Minas Gerais Citrus Belt. Based on the genetic variations, there are some varieties that are mostly cultivated in Brazil. Some of them are Hamlin, Westin, Rubi, Valencia Americana, Seleta, Pineapple, Pera Rio, Valencia, Valencia Folha Murcha, and Natal.

Economically, in this country, the company has a bigger role in the production and maintaining export markets. These popular companies with lead the export the orange market from Brazil is Citrosuco SA Agroindústria, Sucocitrico Cutrale Ltda, and Louis Dreyfus Commodities Brasil SA.

2. India

India is the second biggest orange producer in the world. In 2021, the production of Orange from this country reaches 10.2 million tons. Statistically, the total cultivated land of orange in the country reaches 4.79 lakh hectares (479 thousand hectares). Major states of orange cultivation are in Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and the Haryana States. In Mahatma Gandhi’s country, genetically, there are some popular orange varieties cultivated in India. These are Nagpur Santra, Coorg Santra, Khasi Santra, Mudkhed, Shringar, Butwal, Dancy, Kara (Abohar), SZ-IN-COM, Darjeeling Mandarin, Sumithra mandarin, Seedless-182, and Kinnow mandarin.

3.China, mainland

China was the third world’s biggest orange producer in 2021. Statistically, the production of China’s orange reached 7.5 million tons. Geographically, there are some provinces in China with the biggest production of Orange. These provinces are Jiangxi Sichuan, Chongqing, and Guangxi. In this country, genetically, some of the oranges from China are Kinno, Swatow, Ponkan, Lukan, and Dekopon.

4.Mexico

Mexico is the fourth-biggest of orange production in the world. Statistically, the production of Mexico orange reached 4.5 million tons in 2021. In this country, geographically, there are some states of orange production. These states are Veracruz is the leading state for growing oranges with the production of more than two million metric tons a year. This state contributes about 51% of Mexico’s total orange production. Other states where orange growing are Tamaulipas (13% of national production), San Luis Potosí (10%), Puebla (6.2%), Nuevo León (4.9%) and Sonora (4.1%).

5.United States of America

The United States of America is the fifth biggest producer of oranges. Statistically, in 2021, the production of orange reaches 4.0 million tons. Geographically, there are some stats of the biggest contribution of Orange in the USA. California contributes 54 percent of the total United States citrus production, followed by Florida totaled with the contribution of 42 percent to national orange, Texas and Arizona produced contributes 4 percent. Genetically, in this country, there are some popular varieties of Orange in the USA. These varieties are Valencia, Navel, Clementine, Cara Cara Orange, Blood, Bitter, Bergamot, Lima.

6. Spain

Spain is the European country with the biggest production of Orange. In 2021, the production of Orange reached 3.6 million tons. Geographically, the orange production stretched along the Mediterranean regions and the islands in Spain. Andalucía and Valencia are the main regions of citrus production. Both had a volume production of this citrus fruit of over 1.5 million metric tons in that year. Based on Statista data, the production of Andalusia’s orange reached 1.6 million tons, followed by Valencia with 1.5 million tons, and Murcia with 123 thousand tons.

7.Egypt

Egypt is an African Country with the biggest production of Orange in the world. Statistically, the production of Orange from Egypt reached 3.0 million tons. Geographically, in Egypt, there are some places of orange production. The main production areas are the Behera governorate, Qalyoubia governorate, Ismailia governorate, Sharkia governorate, Menoufia governorate, and Nubaria district. Genetically, there are some popular citruses cultivated in Egypt, namely orange, mandarin, lime, lemon, grapefruit, sour orange, kumquat, shadouk, pummelo, and citron. Statistically, the main varieties are Navel orange and Valencia orange followed by Mandarin varieties, lemon, Balady orange, although other species, such as Grapefruit, sour orange, and Kumquat.

8. Indonesia

Indonesia is the eighth biggest of orange production with 2.56 million tons in 2021. Geographically, there are some provinces in Indonesia with the biggest production of Orange. East Java (Jawa Timur) still become the biggest production of Orange in Indonesia with production reaching seven hundred thousand tons, followed by North Sumatra (Sumatera Utara), Sumatera Barat (West Sumatera), Riau, Kalimantan Selatan, dan Kalimantan Barat. Genetically, there are some popular oranges in Indonesia, namely Pontianak, Berastagi Orange (Medan), Mandarin Orange, and Sunkist Orange

9. Iran (the Islamic Republic of)

Iran is the ninth biggest country of orange production. Statistically, the production of orange reached 2.1 million tons. Geographically, the Northern Iranian Province of Mazandaran is a major area for the cultivation of citrus fruits.

10. Italy

Italy is the 10^th biggest producer of Oranges in 2021. Based on the FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT) in 2022, the orange production from Italy reached 1.7 million tonnes. Geographically, there are some regions of orange orchard in Italy. Sicily, Calabria, Sardinia, and Basilicata are some of the main regions of oranges in Italy.

11.Turkey

Turkey is the 10^th biggest orange production in the world. In 2019, the production reach 1.7 million tons. In Turkey, Geographically, the primary orange production is in the Mediterranean and Aegean regions. Some part of production is in Adana province is 25.9 percent, 22.7 percent for Mersin, 18.9 percent for Hatay, 16.2 percent for Antalya, 8.1 percent for Mugla, 4 percent for Izmir, 2.4 percent for Aydin, and 1.1 percent for Osmaniye province.