Top Gooseberry Producing Countries

Gooseberries, belonging to the genus *Ribes*, have a long history of cultivation, particularly in Europe and parts of Asia. The earliest records of gooseberry farming date back to the Middle Ages in Europe, where monasteries and cottage gardens in England, Germany, and France grew them for culinary and medicinal uses. By the 18th and 19th centuries, gooseberry cultivation had become especially popular in England, leading to the development of numerous improved varieties and even competitive gooseberry shows. Today, the top countries farming gooseberries include Russia, Poland, Germany, and the United Kingdom, with India also emerging as a major producer—particularly of the Indian gooseberry or amla (*Phyllanthus emblica*), which is botanically distinct but commonly referred to as a gooseberry. These countries benefit from temperate climates and established horticultural traditions, allowing gooseberry farming to thrive both for domestic consumption and export markets.

Data from United Nations FAO Stat