Top Mushroom and Truffle Producing Countries

Mushroom and truffle cultivation has a rich global history, with China currently dominating as the top producer, accounting for over 75% of the world’s mushrooms, particularly varieties like shiitake and oyster mushrooms. Other leading countries include Italy, the United States, the Netherlands, and Poland, each specializing in different types such as button mushrooms and portobellos. The history of mushroom farming dates back to 17th-century France, where Parisian market gardeners began cultivating Agaricus bisporus in caves and quarries. Truffle cultivation, or trufficulture, originated in France and Italy in the 19th century, when farmers learned to inoculate tree roots with truffle spores, leading to commercial harvests of prized black and white truffles. Today, modern techniques and global demand have expanded mushroom and truffle farming across Europe, North America, and Asia, making these fungi valuable crops in both culinary and economic terms.

Data from United Nations FAO Stat