Top Other Pome Fruit Producing Countries

Other pome fruits—such as quinces, medlars, loquats, and nashi (Asian pears)—have been cultivated for centuries alongside their more famous relatives, apples and pears. Historically, these fruits originated in regions spanning from the Mediterranean basin to East Asia, with ancient civilizations in Persia, Greece, and China domesticating and spreading their cultivation. Today, China stands as the global leader in farming other pome fruits, particularly nashi pears and loquats, due to its favorable climate and long tradition of fruit cultivation. Turkey and Iran are also significant producers, especially of quinces, leveraging their rich agricultural heritage. Spain and Japan contribute notably, with Spain focusing on loquats and Japan on nashi pears. The spread of these fruits across continents was facilitated by trade routes such as the Silk Road, which enabled the exchange of seeds and horticultural knowledge, shaping the global distribution and diversity of other pome fruit farming seen today.

Data from United Nations FAO Stat