Vaccinium Berries (Lingonberry, Bilberry, Huckleberry) Production by Country 2025
Other berries and fruits of the genus vaccinium n.e.c. production thrives across 59 countries with Mexico leading at 238,122 tonnes in 2023, projected to reach 228,115 tonnes by 2025. The world produced 1,024,684 tonnes in 2023, contracting 0.1% year-on-year. Vietnam follows with 121,449 tonnes, while Papua New Guinea produces 109,950 tonnes. This agricultural commodity plays vital roles in global food systems and economic development.
Mexico's 238,122 tonnes represents 23% of global Vaccinium berry production, with output declining from 238,122 in 2018 to projected 228,115 by 2025. Production concentrates in highland regions growing diverse Vaccinium species beyond commercial blueberries. Mexico cultivates wild relatives and regional varieties for domestic markets and specialty exports. These berries serve fresh consumption, jams, and health supplement industries. Challenges include wild harvesting sustainability and market development. However, Mexico's biodiversity and growing health food market support continued production! Mexico produces 238,122 tonnes, Vietnam 121,449 tonnes, and Papua New Guinea 109,950 tonnes. Category includes lingonberries (Scandinavian—IKEA meatball sauce!), bilberries (European blueberry cousins), huckleberries (North American wild), cranberries (bog berries), and regional Vaccinium species. Many are wild-harvested rather than cultivated. Superfruits with antioxidants—lingonberries have more antioxidants than blueberries! Growing interest in foraged foods and traditional berries drives niche markets.🏆 Mexico's Berry Diversity
Vaccinium Berries (Lingonberry, Bilberry, Huckleberry) Production by Country 2025
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Vaccinium Berries (Lingonberry, Bilberry, Huckleberry) Production by Country 2025
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1
287,125
298,024
215,924
211,358
222,608
238,122
228,115
2
120,145
122,159
121,464
121,256
121,626
121,449
121,463
3
107,433
107,597
109,214
109,298
109,624
109,950
109,722
4
65,980
54,020
88,100
87,600
85,200
80,300
83,230
5
76,000
79,000
84,000
88,000
83,570
79,733
82,538
6
75,437
78,443
79,863
79,778
82,928
82,153
81,910
7
57,465
59,895
58,671
58,677
59,081
58,809
58,864
8
20,831
26,374
30,995
32,259
35,140
36,333
35,161
9
28,722
29,384
27,772
33,561
32,884
33,195
33,175
10
28,926
29,436
28,953
29,914
29,434
29,434
29,530
11
16,079
16,695
16,651
16,171
16,268
16,365
16,297
12
18,210
17,460
15,630
15,790
16,340
16,090
16,105
13
12,072
12,566
14,571
14,766
17,147
14,384
15,289
14
13,803
13,793
13,696
13,698
13,701
13,704
13,702
15
6,508
7,913
9,052
10,997
10,445
10,781
10,723
16
10,397
10,613
12,350
11,367
10,221
10,154
10,417
17
7,340
6,170
5,420
9,130
6,740
6,850
7,273
18
6,228
6,311
6,338
6,514
6,539
6,564
6,547
19
2,763
3,264
4,873
6,382
8,017
5,489
6,426
20
3,181
3,377
3,500
4,800
5,000
5,264
5,092
21
4,000
4,200
4,400
4,700
5,100
5,013
4,976
22
3,879
4,021
3,893
3,931
3,948
3,924
3,933
23
2,323
2,816
3,263
3,594
4,040
3,197
3,529
24
1,820
1,440
2,270
4,130
2,990
3,460
3,453
25
3,920
4,460
3,350
3,280
3,050
2,820
2,981
26
1,320
2,930
2,850
2,910
2,710
2,820
2,805
27
600
1,000
1,000
1,700
2,400
3,400
2,760
28
2,381
2,397
2,358
2,271
2,223
2,284
2,263
29
2,295
2,224
2,251
2,257
2,244
2,250
2,250
30
0
6,390
1,380
1,880
1,810
2,380
2,109
31
790
1,680
1,790
1,960
2,300
1,570
1,867
32
1,970
1,340
3,170
2,140
1,820
1,680
1,814
33
1,758
1,829
1,797
1,795
1,807
1,800
1,801
34
1,777
1,782
1,787
1,783
1,787
1,792
1,789
35
1,700
1,800
2,100
2,010
2,030
1,520
1,771
36
1,640
790
4,050
1,200
1,760
1,150
1,343
37
270
660
430
1,050
900
1,510
1,235
38
1,700
640
920
570
2,410
540
1,107
39
1,045
1,061
1,036
1,025
1,021
1,017
1,020
40
880
620
920
860
1,040
1,010
989
41
835
828
826
821
815
808
813
42
0
480
1,300
1,300
1,010
200
663
43
1,804
1,393
948
927
735
473
642
44
611
614
617
618
620
622
621
45
400
410
430
420
830
370
518
46
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
47
150
200
200
600
550
230
400
48
230
120
340
350
230
270
274
49
186
185
193
194
195
196
195
50
84
174
177
244
176
173
188
51
130
130
80
180
170
160
167
52
130
131
131
130
131
131
131
53
20
20
90
80
80
110
95
54
90
70
80
70
70
70
70
55
42
41
41
41
41
41
41
56
20
10
0
10
0
70
37
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country produces the most minor berries in the world?
Mexico is the world's largest producer with 238,122 tonnes in 2023. Vietnam ranks second with 121,449 tonnes, Papua New Guinea third with 109,950 tonnes. Category includes lingonberries, bilberries, huckleberries, and regional Vaccinium species beyond commercial blueberries.
What berries beyond blueberries exist?
Wild relatives like lingonberries (Scandinavian—IKEA meatball sauce!), bilberries (European blueberry cousins), huckleberries (North American wild), cranberries (bog berries), and regional Vaccinium species. China produces 580,000 tonnes. Many are wild-harvested rather than cultivated. Superfruits with antioxidants—lingonberries have more antioxidants than blueberries! Growing interest in foraged foods and traditional berries drives niche markets.
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Updated: 13.11.2025https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL
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