Major crop production is dominated by countries with large land areas and favorable climates, including China, India, the United States, and Brazil
. These nations lead in the overall value of agricultural output and dominate the production of staple crops such as grains, fruits, and vegetables. Top agricultural producers by overall value
Based on 2020 data, the top countries by total value of agricultural production are:
- China: $1.13 trillion
- India: $487.2 billion
- United States: $196.5 billion (2019 data)
- Indonesia: $145.0 billion
- Nigeria: $104.4 billion
Leading countries by specific crop
Grains
- Corn: The United States is the top producer of corn, accounting for almost one-third of global production. China and Brazil are also major producers.
- Wheat: China leads global wheat production, followed by India and Russia. Other major producers include the United States, France, and Canada.
- Rice: China is the world's leading producer of rice, followed closely by India. Vietnam, Indonesia, and Bangladesh are also among the top producers.
- Barley: Russia is the largest producer of barley.
Fruits and vegetables
- Apples: China is the largest apple producer globally.
- Bananas: India and China are the world's largest banana producers.
- Oranges: Brazil is the world's leading producer of oranges.
- Tomatoes: China is the top producer of tomatoes.
- Mangoes/Guavas: India leads production of these tropical fruits.
Beverages and oils
- Coffee: Brazil has historically been the top coffee producer, responsible for 37% of global production in 2024–2025. Vietnam, a major robusta bean producer, is second.
- Palm Oil: Indonesia and Malaysia are the largest producers and exporters of palm oil.
Other notable crops
- Soybeans: Brazil is the main producer and exporter, followed by the United States.
- Sugar Cane: Brazil produces the most sugarcane worldwide.
- Potatoes: China is the largest producer of potatoes.
