Cauliflowers and Broccoli Production by Country 2025
Cauliflowers and broccoli represent cruciferous vegetables of global importance, with China dominating production at 9,712,996 tonnes in 2023, projected to reach 9,720,796 tonnes by 2025. India follows with 9,548,000 tonnes, while United States produces 1,056,734 tonnes. These Brassica family vegetables serve as dietary staples worldwide, valued for nutritional content including vitamins C and K, fiber, and cancer-fighting compounds. Production spans 96 countries across diverse climates, from tropical highlands to temperate zones, with both traditional smallholder cultivation and modern commercial operations.
China leads with 9,712,996 tonnes, showing stability around 9.7 million tonnes throughout 2018-2023. Production concentrates in Hebei, Shandong, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang provinces where climate suits year-round cultivation. Chinese production emphasizes cauliflower for domestic consumption, with broccoli gaining popularity in urban markets. The country's vast production serves 1.4 billion consumers while supporting export markets. Modern greenhouse systems enable winter production, while open-field cultivation dominates summer months. Government programs support vegetable self-sufficiency and quality improvement initiatives. India produces 9,548,000 tonnes, nearly matching China's output, with production in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal. Cauliflower dominates Indian production, integral to dishes like aloo gobi. Pakistan contributes 346,929 tonnes, Bangladesh 343,758 tonnes, Japan 195,680 tonnes, Vietnam 186,804 tonnes, and Indonesia 175,073 tonnes. Asian production emphasizes cauliflower over broccoli, though broccoli consumption grows in urban areas. The region accounts for over 60% of global production, driven by large populations and traditional vegetable consumption patterns. United States produces 1,056,734 tonnes with volatility from 1,082,430 to 1,214,450, primarily from California, Arizona, and Washington. Mexico contributes 768,354 tonnes, serving domestic and export markets. Canada adds 65,187 tonnes, Ecuador 197,221 tonnes, and Peru 59,945 tonnes. Guatemala maintains steady 118,834 tonnes. American production emphasizes broccoli for fresh and frozen markets, with cauliflower gaining popularity as low-carb alternative. The region supplies year-round markets through seasonal production shifts between regions. Spain leads European production with 637,080 tonnes, followed by Italy 355,200 tonnes, Türkiye 367,566 tonnes, France 208,660 tonnes, and Poland 205,900 tonnes. United Kingdom produces 134,328 tonnes, Germany 127,726 tonnes, Belgium 141,620 tonnes, and Netherlands 75,880 tonnes. European production serves both fresh and processing markets, with broccoli increasingly popular. Protected cultivation extends seasons, while open-field production dominates summer months. Quality standards and organic certification drive premium markets. Cauliflowers and broccoli provide exceptional nutritional value with high vitamin C (80-90mg/100g), vitamin K, folate, and fiber content. Broccoli contains sulforaphane, a compound with cancer-fighting properties. Both vegetables support immune function, bone health, and digestive wellness. Low calorie density (25-35 kcal/100g) suits weight management. Antioxidants including quercetin and kaempferol provide anti-inflammatory benefits. Growing health consciousness drives consumption, particularly broccoli in developed markets and cauliflower as grain substitute. Cauliflowers and broccoli thrive in cool temperatures 15-20°C, requiring consistent moisture and fertile soils. Cauliflower demands 60-80 days to maturity, broccoli 55-70 days. Both crops need protection from extreme heat causing premature flowering. Modern varieties include heat-tolerant cultivars for tropical production and colored varieties (purple, green cauliflower). Pest management targets aphids, cabbage worms, and diamondback moths. Diseases include black rot and downy mildew. Crop rotation with non-brassicas prevents soil-borne diseases. Fresh cauliflower prices range $0.50-2.00/kg depending on season and quality. Broccoli commands $1.00-3.00/kg, higher than cauliflower. Frozen broccoli serves year-round markets at $1.50-2.50/kg. Cauliflower rice and pizza crusts create premium markets at $3-5/kg. Export markets favor broccoli, particularly frozen florets. Climate impacts cause price volatility through supply disruptions. Growing demand for plant-based foods and low-carb alternatives drives cauliflower innovation. Processing capacity constraints limit value addition in developing regions. Global production projected to remain stable through 2025 around 26 million tonnes, with China and India maintaining dominance. Growing health awareness drives consumption in developed markets, while population growth supports demand in Asia. Cauliflower-based product innovation creates new market segments. Climate change poses risks through heat stress and irregular rainfall affecting head development. Investment in heat-tolerant varieties and protected cultivation mitigates climate impacts. Broccoli consumption expands in Asia as dietary patterns westernize. The vegetables' nutritional profiles and versatility position them well for continued global importance despite production challenges from climate variability.🏆 China's Market Leadership
Cauliflowers and Broccoli Production by Country 2025
1
9,720,796
2
9,488,800
3
1,107,749
4
744,866
5
669,195
6
355,644
7
355,167
8
333,508
9
319,960
10
254,672
11
221,029
12
210,530
13
195,010
14
185,850
15
183,717
16
165,089
17
150,005
18
144,363
19
136,876
20
127,726
21
118,745
22
113,974
23
76,780
24
66,897
25
66,714
26
65,187
27
63,162
28
59,784
29
59,176
30
56,823
31
43,078
32
35,390
33
34,663
34
31,734
35
28,551
36
27,887
37
27,821
38
27,226
39
26,835
40
23,070
41
22,356
42
21,125
43
16,266
44
15,206
45
14,102
46
12,697
47
12,675
48
11,788
49
11,557
50
11,152
51
10,794
52
10,463
53
9,803
54
9,413
55
8,059
56
7,722
57
7,680
58
7,453
59
7,358
60
6,935
61
6,778
62
5,852
63
4,815
64
4,683
65
3,302
66
2,868
67
2,100
68
2,068
69
2,067
70
1,760
71
1,734
72
1,724
73
1,700
74
1,594
75
1,366
76
1,309
77
1,282
78
1,052
79
983
80
968
81
894
82
880
83
808
84
777
85
761
86
514
87
483
88
370
89
287
90
273
91
267
92
164
93
115
94
109
95
88
96
57
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🌎 Americas Production
🌍 European Production Centers
💪 Nutritional Value and Health Benefits
🌱 Agricultural Characteristics
📈 Market Dynamics
🔮 Market Outlook
Cauliflowers and Broccoli Production by Country 2025
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1
9,693,779
9,790,869
9,683,731
9,722,793
9,732,464
9,712,996
9,720,796
2
8,668,000
9,083,000
8,941,000
9,225,000
9,566,000
9,548,000
9,488,800
3
1,214,450
1,209,731
1,131,056
1,082,430
1,209,654
1,056,734
1,107,749
4
728,721
717,424
686,788
696,407
738,028
768,354
744,866
5
725,260
707,510
746,510
737,340
677,290
637,080
669,195
6
294,743
315,276
311,391
339,331
346,649
367,566
355,644
7
368,120
368,150
365,360
359,730
352,070
355,200
355,167
8
274,297
284,327
283,157
294,684
342,306
343,758
333,508
9
212,431
212,364
185,493
313,630
279,232
346,929
319,960
10
207,697
205,439
242,990
238,712
241,933
268,700
254,672
11
287,330
257,770
253,770
266,410
211,390
208,660
221,029
12
292,750
282,500
244,100
225,900
208,000
205,900
210,530
13
173,500
190,900
195,500
193,200
195,100
195,680
195,010
14
152,114
183,815
204,238
203,385
192,121
175,073
185,850
15
140,387
139,221
155,070
180,129
180,964
186,804
183,717
16
188,095
169,725
183,175
129,764
135,086
197,221
165,089
17
117,461
107,128
116,095
133,603
142,267
161,209
150,005
18
146,841
154,040
185,082
171,093
143,270
134,328
144,363
19
122,340
127,570
131,900
139,440
127,260
141,620
136,876
20
126,100
128,140
122,680
126,570
131,340
126,020
127,726
21
118,380
118,250
119,203
118,611
118,688
118,834
118,745
22
100,576
105,650
115,000
110,425
111,944
116,611
113,974
23
70,030
65,710
69,800
76,000
78,800
75,880
76,780
24
68,515
69,103
70,691
69,392
64,652
67,247
66,897
25
47,630
46,799
56,812
85,576
54,250
66,647
66,714
26
71,423
73,911
68,044
71,368
65,384
62,597
65,187
27
59,056
50,762
57,543
58,242
64,404
64,385
63,162
28
61,449
59,094
59,658
60,067
59,606
59,777
59,784
29
72,464
75,012
65,654
60,846
56,783
59,945
59,176
30
55,420
53,870
73,580
64,450
52,660
56,270
56,823
31
59,340
49,540
50,990
48,040
47,750
38,290
43,078
32
28,524
33,041
36,151
37,554
28,258
38,803
35,390
33
42,807
46,310
41,270
41,182
33,276
32,887
34,663
34
22,946
22,972
27,847
32,989
30,873
31,748
31,734
35
30,440
30,890
31,170
26,326
26,723
30,537
28,551
36
55,820
43,520
64,780
50,000
23,990
21,380
27,887
37
28,962
28,649
22,388
31,868
26,274
27,130
27,821
38
31,433
31,201
29,226
27,390
26,988
27,302
27,226
39
28,031
28,315
13,445
22,648
22,616
31,041
26,835
40
53,834
59,291
21,799
23,024
25,194
21,815
23,070
41
23,530
23,192
22,019
21,552
22,110
22,825
22,356
42
10,230
12,340
18,472
18,500
21,245
22,102
21,125
43
20,110
19,030
17,560
16,320
16,326
16,209
16,266
44
14,220
15,735
15,199
15,052
15,329
15,193
15,206
45
14,234
14,799
15,323
14,952
14,007
13,819
14,102
46
6,500
18,623
16,509
14,012
13,954
11,417
12,697
47
14,555
12,575
14,145
11,849
14,297
12,033
12,675
48
7,264
7,187
12,361
15,087
14,247
8,993
11,788
49
21,240
22,570
20,200
17,880
9,120
10,490
11,557
50
10,526
12,675
13,038
13,405
10,790
10,468
11,152
51
12,157
11,707
12,045
11,250
10,780
10,620
10,794
52
10,563
10,332
10,084
10,626
10,487
10,384
10,463
53
14,889
15,147
16,487
13,847
10,317
7,877
9,803
54
9,600
9,300
10,530
10,480
9,390
9,000
9,413
55
9,330
8,230
9,730
8,850
7,430
8,120
8,059
56
7,730
7,960
7,740
7,690
7,668
7,768
7,722
57
5,850
6,610
6,840
8,650
7,600
7,340
7,680
58
4,648
7,908
7,206
7,318
7,676
7,374
7,453
59
4,750
5,760
7,220
7,310
7,520
7,280
7,358
60
20,100
18,880
7,240
7,610
7,610
6,260
6,935
61
13,252
7,835
7,729
6,921
6,210
7,062
6,778
62
0
0
0
4,826
5,139
6,690
5,852
63
5,420
5,240
4,760
5,440
4,640
4,670
4,815
64
6,930
4,690
4,610
5,910
4,320
4,410
4,683
65
3,290
4,050
4,630
3,330
2,820
3,580
3,302
66
1,523
1,942
1,873
2,375
2,979
2,998
2,868
67
2,190
2,110
2,062
2,121
2,098
2,094
2,100
68
2,000
1,680
2,920
3,150
1,260
2,120
2,068
69
2,036
2,310
4,175
2,805
2,113
1,745
2,067
70
2,590
3,790
2,090
820
1,770
2,130
1,760
71
1,616
3,087
3,279
1,830
1,412
1,888
1,734
72
1,455
1,855
1,721
1,423
1,212
2,152
1,724
73
1,487
824
917
1,023
1,107
2,327
1,700
74
1,626
1,567
1,601
1,598
1,589
1,596
1,594
75
1,330
1,440
1,330
1,367
1,379
1,359
1,366
76
1,410
1,850
2,050
1,710
1,390
1,100
1,309
77
910
950
1,670
1,420
1,310
1,210
1,282
78
1,050
1,055
1,051
1,052
1,052
1,052
1,052
79
967
989
985
980
985
983
983
80
1,230
1,180
930
760
720
1,200
968
81
5,823
1,162
932
888
677
1,026
894
82
1,120
1,155
1,230
748
850
950
880
83
781
931
809
787
811
814
808
84
0
204
272
472
652
973
777
85
774
768
766
766
762
759
761
86
517
512
514
514
513
514
514
87
340
360
490
760
520
350
483
88
364
375
369
369
371
370
370
89
282
288
289
286
288
288
287
90
264
279
273
272
275
273
273
91
200
300
700
200
190
340
267
92
224
189
278
259
157
130
164
93
134
70
157
228
100
78
115
94
47
77
90
105
89
123
109
95
87
90
86
88
88
87
88
96
250
90
90
20
60
70
57
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country produces the most cauliflowers and broccoli in the world?
China is the world's largest cauliflowers and broccoli producer with 9,712,996 tonnes in 2023, projected to reach 9,720,796 tonnes by 2025, accounting for approximately 37% of global production. India ranks second with 9,548,000 tonnes, followed by United States at 1,056,734 tonnes. China's production concentrates in Hebei, Shandong, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang provinces, serving massive domestic consumption while supporting export markets through year-round cultivation using both greenhouse and open-field systems.
What's the difference between cauliflower and broccoli production globally?
While botanically similar, cauliflower dominates in South Asia, Middle East, and parts of Europe, while broccoli is preferred in North America, East Asia, and health-conscious markets worldwide. Cauliflower accounts for larger share of global production, particularly in India where it's integral to traditional cuisine. Broccoli generally commands higher prices and is more commonly frozen for export. Many countries produce both, but regional preferences and climate suitability determine which crop dominates local production. Cauliflower is gaining popularity in Western markets as low-carb substitute.
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Updated: 07.11.2025https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL
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