Top Persimmon Producing Countries

Persimmon farming has deep historical roots, with the fruit originating in East Asia, particularly China, which remains the world’s leading producer by a significant margin. Cultivation of persimmons dates back over two millennia in China, where both wild and domesticated varieties were grown for their sweet, astringent fruit. From China, persimmon spread to Korea and Japan, where it became an important autumn fruit, with Japan developing notable non-astringent cultivars such as 'Fuyu.' In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, persimmon trees were introduced to Mediterranean countries and the United States, especially California, which is now the leading producer outside Asia. Today, after China, other top persimmon-producing countries include South Korea, Japan, Brazil, Azerbaijan, and Spain. The global spread and adaptation of persimmon farming reflect both the fruit’s resilience and the historical exchange of horticultural knowledge along trade routes and through migration.

Data from United Nations FAO Stat