Top Cranberry Producing Countries

Cranberry farming is predominantly concentrated in the United States, Canada, and Chile, which together account for the vast majority of global production. The United States, particularly the states of Wisconsin and Massachusetts, leads the world in cranberry cultivation, with large-scale commercial farming dating back to the 19th century. Canada, especially the provinces of British Columbia and Quebec, has also become a significant producer, while Chile has emerged as a key supplier in the Southern Hemisphere, enabling year-round availability. Historically, cranberries are native to North America, where indigenous peoples harvested wild berries for food, medicine, and dye long before European settlers arrived. Early colonial farmers in the 1800s began to domesticate the plant, developing the iconic flooded bog method to improve yields and ease harvesting. Over time, advances in agricultural techniques, irrigation, and breeding have transformed cranberry farming into a highly specialized industry, with global demand driven by the fruit's nutritional value and use in juices, sauces, and dried products.

Data from United Nations FAO Stat