Top Currant Producing Countries

Currants, primarily referring to black, red, and white currants (Ribes species), are cultivated extensively in temperate regions, with Russia, Poland, and Germany ranking among the top producers globally. The cultivation of currants has a rich history, originating in northern and central Europe, where wild currant species were foraged and later domesticated by the Middle Ages. By the 16th century, currant farming was well established in European monasteries and gardens, prized for both medicinal and culinary uses. The crop spread throughout Europe, with selective breeding enhancing fruit size and flavor. Today, Russia leads global production, followed by Poland and Germany, where currants are integral to traditional diets and food industries, used in jams, juices, and desserts. Currant farming remains limited in North America due to historical bans related to white pine blister rust, but recent changes in regulations have spurred renewed interest in cultivation.

Data from United Nations FAO Stat