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Business / 6 days ago
China dominates global apple market
The world’s appetite for apples continues to grow, and at the centre of this fruity boom is China. According to a recent graphic showing the world’s largest apple producers, China alone is estimated to cultivate around 48 million metric tonnes of apples in 2024, by far the largest single-country output. That figure is backed by the United States Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA FAS), which, in its “China: Fresh Deciduous Fruit Annual” report, estimates China’s apple production at approximately 48 MMT for the marketing year 2024/25.
Business / 1 week ago
Global wheat consumption hits record levels as demand surges across Asia and Europe
Global wheat consumption is climbing to record highs, according to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). The 2024/25 season is expected to see both production and demand increase, led by strong harvests in Asia and Europe. Wheat, one of the world’s most essential grains, remains a critical part of diets across continents, from bread and noodles to cereals and animal feed, and current figures show no sign of slowing demand. China stands as the world’s largest wheat consumer, using about 148 million metric tonnes annually.
Business / 1 week ago
The world’s top 10 wheat producers in 2025
According to the Foreign Agricultural Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), global wheat production has reached a remarkable milestone this season. The European Union (EU) and China are tied at the top, each producing around 140 million metric tonnes of wheat, solidifying their status as the world’s wheat powerhouses.
Business / 2 weeks ago
Where does the world’s milk come from?
India continues to hold its position as the world’s largest milk producer in 2025, according to new data from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The country now produces an impressive 212 million metric tons (MMT) of milk annually, far surpassing the European Union’s 150 MMT and the United States’ 103 MMT.
Business / 3 weeks ago
Australia and China dominate global wool production
Australia and China remain the world’s top wool producers, according to recent figures from the International Wool Textile Organisation (IWTO). The data shows Australia leading with 356,745 tonnes of greasy wool, closely followed by China at 332,293 tonnes. Together, they account for nearly half of the world’s wool output. New Zealand ranks third with 133,100 tonnes, while Turkey, Morocco, Iran, Sudan, South Africa, Russia, and India complete the top ten list. These countries play crucial roles in regional textile industries and global wool supply chains, as reported by IWTO Market.
World / 8 weeks ago
South America set for record soybean harvest as Brazil leads the charge
South America, the engine room of global soybean production, is gearing up for what could be a record-breaking harvest. The region, responsible for more than half of the world’s soybean supply, is showing renewed strength, led by Brazil’s extraordinary output and Argentina’s resilience despite challenging weather conditions. According to the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics at the University of Illinois, Brazil is expected to produce around 6,150 million bushels of soybeans in the 2024/25 season, up from 5,428 million the previous year, cementing its position as the undisputed global leader.
World / 9 weeks ago
India surpasses China to become the new rice powerhouse
For decades, China held the top spot in global rice production. But data is now showing a pivotal shift: India has overtaken China, producing an estimated 150 million metric tons of rice in the 2024–25 marketing year, about 27–28% of global output, according to the USDA. At the same time, China trails closely behind, producing around 145 million metric tons. This shift comes on the heels of record-breaking harvests and a boom in acreage. The USDA’s World Agricultural Outlook Board highlights that India has expanded its harvested rice area to 50–51 million hectares, delivering yields that are among the highest seen, driven by favourable monsoon rains, government support via minimum support prices (MSP), and high-performing seed varieties.
Business / 11 weeks ago
The world’s top gold producers in 2024: China leads, US holds steady
Gold remains one of the most sought-after commodities on Earth, valued not only as a financial haven during times of economic instability but also as a key industrial and technological resource. In 2024, global gold production reached approximately 3,661 metric tonnes, setting a new record amid surging demand from central banks and investors worldwide. But which nations are driving this output, and how do they rank on the global stage?
Business / 11 weeks ago
Top silver-producing countries in 2025: Mexico leads the global market
Silver remains one of the world’s most in-demand precious metals, utilised in various applications, including jewellery, electronics, solar panels, and investment markets. According to the latest figures from World Visualised, combined with data from the Silver Institute and Mining Data Online, five countries dominate global silver production: Mexico, China, Peru, Chile, and Bolivia.
Technology / 14 weeks ago
OICA data reveals how one country produces a third of the world’s cars
The global automotive industry continues to be defined by concentration, and the latest production statistics from the International Organisation of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) underscore just how uneven the landscape has become. In 2024, the world built 92.5 million motor vehicles (passenger cars and commercial vehicles combined). A visualisation of OICA’s data from the World in Maps divides this total into three equal segments of roughly 33.3 % each and shows that a single country, China, accounts for an entire third of global vehicle output on its own.
