10 World’s Largest Producers of Cauliflowers and Broccoli- According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT) in 2023, there are 10 World’s Largest Producers of Cauliflowers and Broccoli in 2021. These countries have huge production of cauliflower and broccoli in 2021. Functionally, broccoli and cauliflowers are two of the vegetables which contains many nutritional contents for human body. Furthermore, these vegetables also were added into some dishes in many countries.
Based on the nutrition, the cauliflowers have some nutritional contents. These include protein, lipid, carbohydrate, fiber, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B-6, vitamin E and others. Meanwhile, Broccoli also contains some nutritional contents. It consists of Sodium, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and others. Furthermore, both amount of nutrition content can be viewed in the picture below.
Taxonomically, a biologial hierarchical classification, both broccoli and cauliflowers can be included into Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Brassicales, Family: Brassicaceae, Genus: Brassica L., Species: Brassica oleracea L. They are different in the cultivar’s groups. Caliuflowers is included into botrytis and broccoli is included Broccoli into italica. Due to its classification into Brassicaceae family, both cauliflowers and broccoli still have close relationship with other plant species including cabbage, kale, collards, brussels sprouts, collard greens, Savoy, kohlrabi, turnip, radish, and other species.
The World’s Productions and World’s Harvested Areas of Cauliflowers and Broccoli From 1970 to 2021
| Years | World’s Harvested Areas of Cauliflowers and Broccoli | World’s Production of Cauliflowers and Broccoli | Yield of Cauliflowers and Broccoli |
|---|---|---|---|
| (Hectares) | (Tons) | (Tons / Hectare) | |
| 1970 | 313,962 | 4,318,544 | 13.754989457323 |
| 1971 | 311,835 | 4,342,579 | 13.925887087723 |
| 1972 | 315,709 | 4,474,667 | 14.173390685726 |
| 1973 | 324,406 | 4,490,127 | 13.841072606549 |
| 1974 | 337,082 | 4,786,850 | 14.200847271584 |
| 1975 | 341,367 | 4,756,297 | 13.933089607373 |
| 1976 | 353,165 | 4,893,407 | 13.855866238161 |
| 1977 | 367,145 | 5,096,375 | 13.881096024731 |
| 1978 | 387,633 | 5,453,098 | 14.067682576045 |
| 1979 | 403,160 | 5,544,532 | 13.752683797996 |
| 1980 | 418,845 | 5,937,327 | 14.175475414533 |
| 1981 | 436,852 | 6,287,642 | 14.393071337661 |
| 1982 | 451,938 | 6,555,852 | 14.506087118145 |
| 1983 | 467,576 | 6,748,897 | 14.433796858692 |
| 1984 | 478,300 | 6,945,174 | 14.520539410412 |
| 1985 | 505,377 | 7,437,931 | 14.717589047384 |
| 1986 | 515,856 | 7,662,519 | 14.853988322323 |
| 1987 | 541,959 | 8,141,856 | 15.023010965774 |
| 1988 | 553,826 | 8,656,266 | 15.629937922741 |
| 1989 | 574,679 | 8,872,193 | 15.438519590937 |
| 1990 | 637,669 | 9,687,862 | 15.192618741071 |
| 1991 | 609,548 | 9,560,032 | 15.683805048987 |
| 1992 | 632,782 | 10,994,870 | 17.375446836351 |
| 1993 | 640,429 | 10,667,646 | 16.6570314586 |
| 1994 | 709,718 | 12,203,658 | 17.195080299499 |
| 1995 | 716,857 | 12,663,975 | 17.665971037459 |
| 1996 | 799,667 | 13,926,224 | 17.415029005824 |
| 1997 | 813,989 | 14,554,983 | 17.881056132208 |
| 1998 | 799,034 | 14,404,774 | 18.027735991209 |
| 1999 | 823,414 | 15,004,272 | 18.22202682976 |
| 2000 | 848,499 | 15,967,406 | 18.818414635727 |
| 2001 | 859,243 | 15,985,744 | 18.604450661803 |
| 2002 | 909,407 | 16,717,553 | 18.382916559912 |
| 2003 | 943,809 | 17,390,626 | 18.426001447327 |
| 2004 | 970,502 | 17,940,242 | 18.485528108134 |
| 2005 | 956,747 | 17,536,011 | 18.328785979993 |
| 2006 | 1,029,018 | 18,769,579 | 18.240282482911 |
| 2007 | 1,061,261 | 19,334,737 | 18.2186446124 |
| 2008 | 1,083,561 | 19,945,861 | 18.407695551981 |
| 2009 | 1,134,186 | 20,871,620 | 18.402290276903 |
| 2010 | 1,152,064 | 21,264,596 | 18.457825259708 |
| 2011 | 1,199,285 | 21,995,567 | 18.34056708789 |
| 2012 | 1,220,741 | 22,685,582 | 18.583452181912 |
| 2013 | 1,239,232 | 23,418,530 | 18.897615619997 |
| 2014 | 1,289,216 | 24,406,362 | 18.931165917891 |
| 2015 | 1,299,281 | 24,325,414 | 18.722211746343 |
| 2016 | 1,307,784 | 24,443,903 | 18.691085836805 |
| 2017 | 1,362,770 | 25,317,738 | 18.578144514482 |
| 2018 | 1,357,563 | 25,342,397 | 18.66756607244 |
| 2019 | 1,362,302 | 25,692,503 | 18.85962363705 |
| 2020 | 1,366,499 | 25,559,105 | 18.704078817474 |
| 2021 | 1,378,085 | 25,843,741 | 18.753372252074 |
| Source : FAOSTAT, 2023 | |||
Statistically, in the world statistical database, the statistical trend of production and harvested areas of cauliflowers and broccoli was still in increasing periods from 1970 to 2021. It has related to the demand from consumption and growth of population. In the year of 1970, the world’s harvested areas of cauliflowers and broccoli was 313 thousand hectares with world’s production around 4.3 million tons and yield of around 13 tons / hectare. After more than 50 years, exactly in 2021, the world’s harvested areas of cauliflowers and broccoli have become 1.3 million hectares with production reached 25 million tons and yield was 18.7 tons / hectare.
The Production of Cauliflowers and Broccoli in Based on Continent in 2021
| Continent | Production of Cauliflowers and Broccoli in 2021 |
|---|---|
| (Tons) | |
| Africa | 452,151 |
| Americas | 2,145,666 |
| Asia | 20,698,784 |
| Europe | 2,371,702 |
| Oceania | 175,439 |
| Source : FAOSTAT, 2023 | |
Specifically, based on the continental productions, the production of cauliflowers and broccoli spread out across some regions. The Asia still becomes main regions of cauliflowers and broccoli with output of production reached 20.6 million tons. Furthermore, Europe and America regions can produce around 2.3 million tons and 2.1 million tons, respectively. Meanwhile, Africa produce around 452 thousand tons and Oceania can produce 175 thousand tons.
In the country regions, there are 10 World’s Largest Producers of Cauliflowers and Broccoli in 2021 according to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT). Here are the rank of 10 World’s Largest Producers of Cauliflowers and Broccoli in 2021.
The Rank of 10 World’s Largest Producers of Cauliflowers and Broccoli in 2021
| Rank | Country | Production of Cauliflowers and Broccoli in 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| (Tons) | ||
| 1 | China, mainland | 9,537,519 |
| 2 | India | 9,225,000 |
| 3 | United States of America | 997,995 |
| 4 | Spain | 737,340 |
| 5 | Mexico | 696,407 |
| 6 | Italy | 359,730 |
| 7 | Türkiye | 339,331 |
| 8 | Pakistan | 313,630 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 294,684 |
| 10 | Algeria | 238,712 |
| Source :FAOSTAT, 2023 | ||
Brief Description of 10 World’s Largest Producers of Cauliflowers and Broccoli
1. China, mainland
China still becomes the world’s largest producer of Cauliflowers and broccoli in 2021. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of cauliflowers and broccoli reached 9,537,519 tons. Geographically, in China, the main production areas of broccoli can be found in Shandong, Guangdong, Sichuan, Zhejiang, Yunnan, and Jiangsu provinces. Meanwhile, the cauliflowers can be found in Shandong Province (Song et al., 2019).
2. India
India still becomes the 2nd largest producers of cauliflowers and broccoli in 2021. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of cauliflowers and broccoli reached 9,225,000 tons. Geographically, in India, the main production states of broccoli are in Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu. Meanwhile, in Cauliflowers, according to Agriexchange (Apeda) India, the main production areas of Cauliflowers located in West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana and Orissa.
3. United States of America
United States of America (USA) still becomes the third largest producer of cauliflower and broccoli in 2021. According to FAOSTAT, the production cauliflower and broccoli from United States of America achieved 997,995 tons. Geograhically, California and Arizona still became the main production areas of broccoli and cauliflowers in the United States of America
4. Spain
Spain is the 4th largest producer of cauliflower and broccoli in 2021. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database in 2023, the production of cauliflower and broccoli reached 737,340 tons. Geographically, in Spain, the main production areas of cauliflowers located in Andalusia, Navarre, region of Valencia, Murcia, La Rioja, Catalonia. Meanwhile, the main production areas of broccoli in Spain located in Murcia.
5. Mexico
Mexico is the 5th largest producer of cauliflower and broccoli in 2021. Statistically, the production of cauliflowers and broccoli reached 696,407 tons. Geographically, in Mexico, the main production areas of broccoli and cauliflowers located in Guanajuato and Puebla.
6. Italy
Italy is the 6th largest producer of cauliflower and broccoli in 2021. Statistically, the production of cauliflowers and broccoli was around 359,730 tons. In Italy, the cauliflowers can be found in some regions including Campania, Lombardy, Piemonte, Marche, Puglia, Lazio, Tuscany, and Veneto. Meanwhile, broccoli in Italy can be found in some regions including Apulia.
7. Türkiye
Türkiye also has huge production of cauliflowers and broccoli in 2021. Statistically, the production of cauliflower and broccoli was around 339,331 tons. In Turkey, main production areas of cauliflowers located in Aegean region, Marmara regions and the mediterranean region. Meanwhile, broccoli can be found in Mediterranean and Aegean region (Dogru et al, 2018).
8. Pakistan
Pakistan also becomes one of the biggest producers of cauliflower and broccoli in 2021. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database, the production of cauliflowers and broccoli from Pakistan reached 313,630 tons. in Pakistan, the main production areas of cauliflowers can be found in Punjab and the rest of minor cultivation areas located in Baluchistan, Sindh production, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
9. Bangladesh
In the years, Bangladesh has huge production of Cauliflowers and broccoli. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of cauliflowers and broccoli reached 294,684 tons. in Bangladesh, Cauliflowers can be found into several regions in Dhaka, Jessore, Rajshahi, Rangpur, Tangail and Kustia (BBS, 2015).
10. Algeria
Algeria becomes one of the largest producers of cauliflower and broccoli in the world. Statistically, the production of cauliflowers and broccoli reached 238,712 tons.
The Summary of 10 World’s Largest Producers of Cauliflowers and Broccoli
Brief Description of 10 World’s Largest Producers of Cauliflowers and Broccoli
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