The latest data for 2024 indicates that China continues to dominate global food production with a 23.71% share, followed by India at 11.89%, and the United States at 9.46%. Brazil and Russia round out the top five. Over the past two years, significant growth was observed in countries like Pakistan (4.23%) and Ethiopia (3.14%), while Nigeria (-0.028%) and Spain (-0.091%) experienced slight declines. Over the last five years, emerging markets like Saudi Arabia (7.69%) and Sri Lanka (4.92%) showed notable increases, suggesting a shift towards a more diversified global food production landscape.
In the future, significant growth trends to watch include rapid advancements in agricultural technologies in developing countries, climate change impacts, and shifting consumer preferences towards sustainable and locally-sourced foods. Emerging markets are likely to play an increasingly critical role in global food production, requiring close monitoring for investment and strategic opportunities.
Top countries in Food Gross Production Share by Country (Thousand US Dollars PPP = 2004–2006)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 23.71 | 2023 | +1.62% | +1.65% | View data |
| 2 | 2 India | 11.89 | 2023 | +2.71% | +2.72% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United States | 9.46 | 2023 | +0.19% | +0.2% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Brazil | 6.19 | 2023 | +1.58% | +1.72% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Russia | 2.58 | 2023 | +1.69% | +2.18% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Pakistan | 2 | 2023 | +3.18% | +4.23% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Argentina | 1.93 | 2023 | +1.63% | +3.2% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Indonesia | 1.83 | 2023 | +1.4% | +0.32% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Mexico | 1.65 | 2023 | +1.62% | +1.35% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Nigeria | 1.5 | 2023 | +1.47% | -0.028% | View data |
