Top Other Tropical Fruit Producing Countries

"Other Tropical Fruit" refers to a diverse group of fruits grown in tropical climates, excluding the major globally traded varieties like bananas, pineapples, and mangoes. This category includes fruits such as guava, lychee, rambutan, durian, jackfruit, passion fruit, and longan. The top countries farming these fruits today are India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Brazil, and Vietnam, with India leading in production due to its vast and varied climate zones. Historically, the cultivation of these fruits dates back thousands of years, with evidence of guava and jackfruit farming in South Asia and Southeast Asia as early as 3000 BCE. Trade routes such as the Silk Road and later maritime networks facilitated the spread of tropical fruit species and farming techniques across Asia, Africa, and eventually to the Americas during the colonial period. Today, the global popularity of these fruits continues to grow, driven by increased interest in exotic flavors and their nutritional benefits.

Data from United Nations FAO Stat