Mangoes, guavas and mangosteens Production by Country 2025
Mangoes, guavas, and mangosteens—the tropical trinity of sweetness—dominate global fruit production with India leading at 26,236,000 tonnes in 2023, projected to reach 26,001,300 tonnes by 2025. Global supply totaled 61,107,094 tonnes in 2023, climbing 1.0% from the prior year. Indonesia follows with 4,104,449 tonnes, while China produces 3,860,825 tonnes. These tropical treasures span 102 countries, from backyard trees to commercial orchards. Whether you're slicing juicy Alphonso mangoes, munching pink guava, or savoring mangosteen's "queen of fruits" segments, these fruits deliver tropical paradise. From Indian aam to Thai mamuang, mangoes alone have 1,000+ varieties proving that tropical fruits are nature's candy!
India's 26.2 million tonnes represents about 45% of global production for this category, with mangoes dominating (guavas and mangosteens are smaller contributors). Production spans Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Bihar, and Gujarat. Indian mangoes are legendary—Alphonso (Hapus), Kesar, Dasheri, Langra, Totapuri—each variety has devoted fans! The country grows 1,000+ mango varieties, from table mangoes to processing types. Production grew from 24.7 million in 2018 to 26.3 million in 2022, though 2023 shows slight decline. Domestic consumption absorbs most output—mangoes are summer obsession, eaten fresh, in lassi, aamras, pickles, and chutneys. India also exports premium Alphonso to Gulf, Europe, and US. Challenges include irregular flowering from erratic weather, anthracnose disease, fruit flies, and post-harvest losses (30-40%). Modern orchards adopt high-density planting, drip irrigation, and integrated pest management. The mango's cultural significance is immense—it's national fruit, symbol of love, and summer's greatest gift! Indonesia produces 4.1 million tonnes, primarily mangoes and mangosteens (Indonesia is mangosteen heartland!). China contributes 3.9 million tonnes, Thailand 1.6 million tonnes, and Philippines 799,247 tonnes. Vietnam (1.5 million tonnes) grows mangoes and guavas. These countries produce diverse varieties suited to local tastes—Thai Nam Dok Mai mangoes, Indonesian Arumanis, Philippine Carabao. Mangosteens (the "queen of fruits") grow primarily in Southeast Asia, with Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia leading. The region's year-round tropical climate enables multiple harvests. Challenges include anthracnose, fruit flies, and typhoon damage. However, growing Asian middle class drives demand for premium fruits. Export markets expand to China, Japan, and beyond. Processing creates dried mangoes, mango puree, and frozen products. Mexico produces 2.7 million tonnes, primarily mangoes for US export and domestic consumption. Brazil contributes 2.3 million tonnes, Pakistan 2.6 million tonnes. Egypt (1.7 million tonnes), Kenya (909,900 tonnes), and Nigeria (954,199 tonnes) lead African production. Malawi shows impressive 2.1 million tonnes. These countries grow mangoes adapted to local conditions—Mexican Ataulfo and Kent, Pakistani Sindhri and Chaunsa, African varieties suited to drier climates. Guavas are significant in Latin America and parts of Africa. The region faces challenges from irregular rainfall, pests, and limited cold chain infrastructure. However, export opportunities drive investment in modern orchards and post-harvest facilities. African mangoes increasingly reach European markets. Processing industries create mango pulp, juice, and dried products. Mangoes provide vitamin C (36mg per 100g), vitamin A (from beta-carotene), fiber, and antioxidants at 60 calories per 100g. Guavas are vitamin C champions (228mg per 100g—4x more than oranges!), plus fiber and antioxidants at 68 calories. Mangosteens offer xanthones (powerful antioxidants) and vitamin C at 73 calories. Culinary uses span cultures: Indian mango lassi and aamras, Thai mango sticky rice, Mexican mango with chili, Philippine green mango with bagoong, guava juice and paste, and mangosteen eaten fresh. Mangoes range from sweet dessert types to sour green mangoes for salads and pickles. The fruits' tropical sweetness makes them natural desserts. Fun fact: mangoes are related to cashews and pistachios—all in Anacardiaceae family! Mangoes thrive in tropical/subtropical climates with temperatures 24-30°C and distinct dry season for flowering. Trees take 3-5 years to bear fruit, reaching full production at 10-15 years, and can produce for 100+ years! Harvest occurs when fruits develop characteristic aroma and color. Guavas are faster—fruiting in 2-3 years, with multiple harvests annually. Mangosteens are slowest—taking 8-15 years to fruit but producing for decades. Major challenges include anthracnose (devastating fungal disease in humid conditions), fruit flies, mango hoppers, and irregular bearing (alternate bearing in mangoes). Climate change brings erratic flowering from unseasonal rains and temperature fluctuations. Modern orchards use high-density planting, drip irrigation, mulching, and integrated pest management. Organic production grows but faces pest control challenges. Grafting ensures variety consistency and earlier fruiting. Global mango markets value fresh fruit at $500-2000/tonne depending on variety and quality, with premium Alphonso reaching $3,000-5,000/tonne. Guavas command $400-1,000/tonne, mangosteens $2000-4,000/tonne (limited supply, high demand). Processing creates mango pulp ($800-1,500/tonne), dried mangoes ($3,000-6,000/tonne), and juices. Organic fruits fetch 30-50% premiums. Climate change affects flowering and fruit set, causing production volatility. The 30-40% post-harvest losses from poor handling and storage challenge profitability. Retail trends favor ready-to-eat products (pre-cut mangoes), exotic varieties, and organic certification. Export markets grow from producing countries to temperate regions. Air freight enables fresh mango exports despite short shelf life. The health food trend elevates tropical fruits from treats to superfoods. Global production should grow 3-4% annually through 2025, driven by Asian middle-class expansion and Western demand for exotic fruits. Climate-adapted varieties help cope with erratic weather and temperature extremes. The industry invests in disease-resistant varieties, improved post-harvest handling, and cold chain infrastructure. Value-added products—dried fruits, purees, and frozen products—create year-round markets. Organic and fair-trade certification access premium markets. Sustainability focus drives reduced pesticide use and water conservation. These tropical treasures' exceptional flavors, nutritional benefits, and cultural significance ensure their future. From Indian mango season celebrations to Southeast Asian fruit markets, these fruits prove that tropical paradise is edible—one sweet, juicy bite at a time!🏆 India's Mango Mania
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Mangoes, guavas and mangosteens Production by Country 2025
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1
24,966,000
25,631,000
24,678,000
24,968,000
26,299,000
26,236,000
26,001,300
2
3,083,621
3,294,817
3,617,271
3,561,867
4,125,244
4,104,449
4,002,171
3
3,151,109
3,282,000
3,798,000
3,790,000
3,800,000
3,860,825
3,828,412
4
2,320,050
2,270,229
2,344,647
2,677,017
2,782,809
2,594,328
2,667,410
5
2,178,927
2,396,675
2,373,111
2,441,496
2,497,208
2,706,107
2,590,515
6
1,899,261
2,002,849
2,113,918
2,056,772
2,188,700
2,340,950
2,238,439
7
1,694,448
1,672,292
1,700,000
1,733,890
2,015,822
2,131,449
2,017,249
8
1,576,419
1,643,058
1,320,728
1,640,354
1,650,908
1,618,789
1,632,738
9
1,429,367
1,396,540
1,544,350
1,123,915
1,645,866
1,715,365
1,576,225
10
1,407,308
1,456,331
1,448,396
1,458,554
1,452,303
1,508,547
1,481,675
11
1,055,385
1,157,854
1,256,038
1,445,665
1,413,636
1,498,206
1,462,326
12
933,431
946,988
951,640
958,560
952,396
954,199
954,530
13
676,377
806,066
819,276
752,153
758,372
909,900
832,892
14
725,122
753,985
753,103
752,834
723,093
799,247
767,119
15
656,472
663,037
669,667
705,775
717,888
726,159
719,601
16
813,490
814,920
793,220
887,008
670,650
676,532
716,863
17
515,275
649,730
530,025
548,004
546,774
535,384
541,325
18
356,378
393,686
483,905
484,511
508,172
538,523
518,615
19
443,294
446,134
449,326
447,258
444,789
459,735
452,756
20
383,021
431,884
518,194
447,345
508,486
392,671
438,350
21
290,793
362,365
357,385
401,758
412,768
378,031
393,197
22
391,111
388,287
259,032
246,886
370,397
446,253
383,623
23
296,030
298,210
302,356
305,438
307,560
309,683
308,197
24
296,865
294,924
301,421
303,373
305,265
307,158
305,833
25
230,455
236,690
248,036
261,244
266,890
288,559
276,595
26
461,766
342,680
227,758
328,991
263,682
223,095
256,450
27
184,975
190,441
194,798
199,255
203,815
206,209
204,100
28
103,242
93,977
198,116
186,663
206,485
194,077
196,317
29
120,000
150,000
180,000
180,000
185,199
207,661
195,390
30
139,545
153,022
173,909
171,156
175,075
185,845
179,676
31
165,347
168,512
166,554
166,372
166,803
167,235
166,933
32
136,980
108,948
108,734
145,110
152,368
143,986
146,725
33
79,943
95,475
107,125
118,557
141,059
141,221
136,640
34
146,672
167,791
171,537
171,662
112,872
133,985
135,186
35
105,789
95,921
66,862
103,921
151,121
122,368
127,305
36
128,450
130,000
121,000
122,905
121,500
122,365
122,214
37
90,718
105,585
80,422
124,167
135,091
78,361
104,541
38
99,041
98,596
103,850
103,465
101,970
103,095
102,832
39
91,261
124,164
113,291
103,424
117,916
92,186
102,153
40
86,455
86,455
86,499
88,650
89,500
95,000
92,080
41
37,347
44,183
53,422
52,575
74,460
92,278
78,992
42
56,893
49,594
62,603
60,741
64,463
74,900
68,937
43
66,178
67,540
66,181
66,633
66,785
66,533
66,629
44
75,994
81,234
74,012
75,939
66,020
60,930
65,459
45
48,096
53,234
35,357
58,397
62,598
61,040
60,979
46
42,734
42,762
42,804
44,337
46,087
45,459
45,423
47
31,688
42,325
25,366
14,123
39,479
53,867
41,602
48
36,882
37,132
37,498
37,597
37,780
37,954
37,830
49
35,429
35,659
35,889
36,087
36,314
36,535
36,379
50
34,352
34,629
34,337
34,439
34,469
34,415
34,436
51
24,193
29,508
23,812
24,269
30,187
33,163
30,491
52
28,043
27,792
27,803
27,943
27,886
27,829
27,869
53
22,207
22,175
22,244
22,209
22,209
22,221
22,215
54
16,354
19,805
22,053
19,404
20,421
20,626
20,320
55
17,613
18,032
17,613
17,546
17,766
17,576
17,627
56
16,265
16,589
16,266
16,373
16,409
16,350
16,372
57
15,847
16,006
16,006
16,058
16,106
16,149
16,118
58
14,379
14,798
14,582
14,586
14,655
14,608
14,618
59
20,440
18,605
17,440
16,269
12,822
14,459
14,330
60
12,225
12,191
12,576
12,603
12,671
12,738
12,691
61
9,000
9,022
9,319
9,396
9,246
9,321
9,313
62
7,512
7,451
7,479
7,481
7,470
7,477
7,476
63
7,334
4,422
4,642
6,419
7,478
5,812
6,433
64
0
0
0
0
7,615
7,600
6,084
65
1,574
2,707
3,955
7,902
5,700
3,994
5,287
66
11,626
8,156
9,317
4,571
4,540
5,485
5,018
67
7,939
8,333
8,843
5,336
5,112
4,659
4,930
68
4,804
4,927
4,872
4,868
4,889
4,876
4,878
69
2,790
2,894
2,744
3,657
4,734
5,383
4,843
70
4,269
4,268
4,280
4,273
4,282
4,291
4,284
71
3,470
3,483
3,531
3,515
3,510
3,519
3,515
72
2,707
2,484
2,354
2,901
3,175
3,385
3,225
73
2,708
2,819
2,798
2,775
2,797
2,790
2,789
74
2,586
2,611
2,636
2,657
2,678
2,657
2,664
75
2,206
2,218
2,235
2,230
2,236
2,243
2,238
76
2,055
2,056
2,056
2,131
2,125
2,120
2,123
77
1,451
1,440
1,476
1,465
1,455
1,445
1,452
78
1,477
1,434
1,448
1,453
1,445
1,449
1,448
79
1,451
1,417
1,372
1,374
1,376
1,500
1,438
80
1,412
1,410
1,409
1,410
1,411
1,411
1,411
81
1,854
1,856
3,764
1,410
1,313
1,328
1,340
82
2,707
2,484
2,599
598
1,116
1,642
1,276
83
1,200
1,200
1,222
1,258
1,259
1,272
1,265
84
1,743
2,035
1,881
1,354
997
1,126
1,133
85
1,085
1,132
1,166
1,165
1,062
978
1,041
86
10,065
3,748
2,148
1,870
1,132
481
954
87
904
886
891
893
890
891
891
88
746
1,093
851
533
980
713
757
89
2,814
762
796
720
725
756
740
90
319
413
409
414
615
699
617
91
592
589
593
598
610
623
614
92
617
473
554
548
525
542
538
93
126
187
300
500
510
241
373
94
254
254
254
254
254
254
254
95
0
186
154
198
226
207
211
96
188
189
191
189
189
190
189
97
201
270
380
100
100
169
135
98
70
72
70
71
71
71
71
99
25
60
57
60
50
53
54
100
32
25
9
9
9
36
22
101
128
52
55
4
1
27
15
102
0
0
0
9
7
10
9
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country produces the most mangoes, guavas and mangosteens in the world?
India is the world's largest producer with 26,236,000 tonnes in 2023, projected to reach 26,001,300 tonnes by 2025, accounting for approximately 45% of global production. Indonesia ranks second with 4,104,449 tonnes, followed by China at 3,860,825 tonnes. India's production is primarily mangoes, with over 1,000 varieties grown across Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Bihar, and Gujarat. Legendary varieties include Alphonso (Hapus), Kesar, Dasheri, and Langra. Domestic consumption absorbs most output, with mangoes being summer obsession eaten fresh, in lassi, aamras, pickles, and chutneys, while premium Alphonso exports reach Gulf, Europe, and US markets.
Why is mangosteen called the "queen of fruits"?
Mangosteen earned this royal title for good reasons! The fruit has exquisite sweet-tart flavor described as combination of strawberry, peach, and citrus—incredibly complex and balanced. The creamy white segments are perfection. Queen Victoria reportedly offered knighthood to anyone who could bring her fresh mangosteens (they didn't travel well pre-refrigeration). The purple rind contains xanthones (powerful antioxidants) used in traditional medicine. Mangosteens are finicky—trees take 8-15 years to fruit, require specific tropical conditions, and fruits bruise easily. This scarcity adds to mystique. The fruit's elegance—purple crown-like calyx, pristine white segments—looks regal. While mango is "king of fruits" (bold, popular, versatile), mangosteen is refined queen (subtle, rare, sophisticated). Try one and you'll understand why people pay $2-4 per fruit!
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Updated: 13.11.2025https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL
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