Top Apple Producing Countries

Apple cultivation traces its roots to the mountainous regions of Central Asia, particularly modern-day Kazakhstan, where the wild ancestor Malus sieversii still grows. Over thousands of years, apples spread along trade routes such as the Silk Road, reaching Europe and the Mediterranean, where selective breeding led to the development of the many varieties we know today. By the 17th century, European colonists had introduced apples to the Americas, further diversifying the fruit. In the modern era, China has emerged as the world's largest apple producer by a significant margin, accounting for nearly half of global production, followed by the United States, Poland, India, and Russia. These countries have leveraged advances in horticultural science, irrigation, and pest management to boost yields and develop new varieties tailored to local tastes and climates, making apples one of the most widely grown and consumed fruits worldwide.

Data from United Nations FAO Stat