Top 15 Most Popular Fruits in The World
Top 15 Most Popular Fruits in The World– Based
on data from Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the United Nations (UN),
there are 15 are most popular in the world of 2022. Basically, everyone in the
world probably knows some of this fruit and all human still needs and consumes of
these fruits.
So far, fruits are known as natural products that are rich in healthy nutrients. Many humans on earth depend on fruits for take care of their health and life because it gives additional vitamins or energy to human’s body and therefore, it keeps the body healthy amid our strenuous activity. Statistically, many countries are competing to produce fruits. In addition to health and nutritious functions, fruit can also be an economic commodity for every country. It is very profitable to some countries. Thousands to millions of tons of fruit are traded (export-import) between countries with a value of million dollars. Of course, the agribusiness of fruits is still a prospective opportunity as an economic source for farmers, traders, and governments. Financially, it has high economic sustainability in the future because all people around the world still need fruits for their lives.
The Food Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United
Nation (UN) in its report through the FAO Statistical Database 2021 and
2022, stated that there were various types of fruit that were produced the most
in the world. This production figure shows the consumption ratio. The
higher the fruit production, the higher the consumption of the fruit. So, it
can indicate that these fruits are indispensable for human life. Here is a
ranking of 15 Most Popular Fruit in The World. These fruits are hugely popular
because it is planted and harvested in a large area around the world.
Table Ranking 15 Most Popular Fruits in The World
|
Rank |
Kind of Fruits |
Production in 2021 |
Production in 2022 |
|
(Tons) |
(Tons) |
||
|
1 |
Tomato |
189,133,955 |
186,107,972 |
|
2 |
Banana |
124,978,578 |
135,112,326 |
|
3 |
Watermelon |
101,634,719 |
99,957,595 |
|
4 |
Apple |
93,144,358 |
95,835,964 |
|
5 |
Orange |
75,567,951 |
76,410,307 |
|
6 |
Grapes |
73,524,196 |
74,942,572 |
|
7 |
Mango
and Guava |
57,011,282 |
59,151,822 |
|
8 |
Pineapple |
28,647,865 |
29,361,138 |
|
9 |
Peach |
24,994,353 |
26,534,197 |
|
10 |
Pear |
25,658,713 |
26,324,873 |
|
11 |
Pumpkin |
23,783,936 |
22,806,320 |
|
12 |
Papaya |
14,097,721 |
18,822,837 |
|
13 |
Plum |
12,014,481 |
12,397,467 |
|
14 |
Dates |
9,656,377 |
9,747,570 |
|
15 |
Strawberry |
9,175,384 |
9,569,864 |
|
Source
: FAO Statistical Database (FAOSTAT), 2021 and 2022 |
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Brief Description of 15 Most Popular Fruit in The World
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1.Tomato
Tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum) is a plant
from the Solanaceae family which is native to Central and South America.
Historically, the wild tomato species are believed native to western South
America along the coast and high Andes from central Ecuador, Peru, northern
Chile, and the Galapagos Islands (Bergougnoux., 2014). Taxonomically, tomato
plants belong to the Order: Solanales; Family: Solanaceae;
Genus: Solanum; Species: S. lycopersicum. Looking based
on the taxonomy, tomato plants still have a close relationship with chili (Capsicum
annuum), eggplant (Solanum melongena), potato (Solanum tuberosum),
tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum). Overall, there are 7,500 tomato varieties
grown for various purposes and some of them are Slicing or globe tomatoes (used
in processing or fresh consumption), Beefsteak tomatoes (often used for
sandwiches), Plum tomatoes (used in tomato sauce and paste), Cherry tomatoes
(used whole in salad), and Grape tomatoes (used in salad)
In 2022, the total production of tomatoes reached 186
million tons, making tomatoes the most popular fruit in the world. According to
the rank of countries, there are 5 largest tomato-producing countries namely
China, India, Turkey, the United States and Egypt. With its large production,
tomatoes are widely processed for human consumption products such as sauces. In
addition, tomatoes are also be consumed directly in fresh form because it has
many vitamins that can nourish the body.
2. Banana
Banana is a monocot plant including the musa genus. This
plant comes from Southeast Asia (including Indonesia). From time to time,
bananas then spread to Africa (Madagascar), South America, and Central.
Taxonomically, bananas belong to the Division: Spermatophyta;
Subdivision: Angiosperms; Class: Monocotyledonae;
Family: Musaceae; Genus: Musa; Species: Musa spp.
Bananas are a very indispensable fruit which contain a
great source of vitamins and minerals. Until now, bananas are one of the most
popular fruits in the world. Functionally, bananas can be consumed fresh,
processed into various products such as banana sale, banana flour, and fried
bananas. Banana peels can also be used to make vinegar through the fermentation
process of alcohol and vinegar. The various benefits of bananas make this plant
became favorite one. Commonly, there are some popular bananas which many people
have known for it. These popular bananas include Cavendish, Lady Finger, Red,
Pisang Raja, Burro, Barangan, Blue Java, Manzano, Goldfinger. In 2022, based on
data from FAO, the world’s banana production reached 135 million tons with the
largest banana-producing countries being India, China, Indonesia, Brazil, and
Ecuador.
3.Watermelon
Watermelon is a fruit plant originating from dry tropical
and subtropical Africa, which then grows rapidly to various countries such as:
South Africa, China, Japan, and another part of worldwide. Taxonomically,
watermelon plants belong to the Kingdom: Plantae; Division: Magnoliophyta;
Class: Magnoliopsida; Order: Cucurbitales;
Family: Cucurbitaceae; Genus: Citrullus; Species: C.
lanatus.
Watermelon plants are still related to pumpkins (Cucurbitaceae),
so they still have a close relationship with melons (Cucumis melo) and
cucumbers (Cucumis sativus). In some countries, there are some popular
cultivars of watermelon, and these are Carolina Cross, Golden Midget, Moon and
stars, Cream of Saskatchewan, Melitopolski, Densuke, and others. In 2022, based
on data from FAO, watermelon production in worldwide reached 99 million tons
with the largest watermelon producing countries namely China, Türkiye, India,
Brazil, and Algeria. Statistically, watermelon is one of the most popular
fruits because of its sweetness and fresh taste.
4.Apple
Apple is one of the most popular fruits in the world and
became one of the most consumed fruits by humans. Historically, this plant came
from the Central Asian region, namely Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and
Xinjiang, China. To date, apples have grown in many areas of the world.
Climatologically, apple plants are suitable for cultivation in colder
temperatures. Furthermore, based on its taxonomy, apple plants belong to the
kingdom: Plantae; Division: Magnoliophyta; Class: Magnolipsida;
Order: Rosales; Family: Rosaceae; Subfamily: Maloideae or Spiraeoideae;
Nation: Maleae; Genus: Malus; Species: Malus
sylvestris.
Functionally, many people consumed apples directly or in
fresh condition. Commonly, there are some popular apples which was grown in
several countries and some of them are Red Delicious, Junagold, Honeycrisp,
Fuji, Granny Smith, Braeburn, Pink Lady, Golden Delicious, McIntosh, Royal
Gala. Furthermore, some people also processed it into some derivative products
such as apple chips, or apple jam. Statistically, in 2022, based on data from
FAO, apple production in worldwide reached 95 million tons with the largest
apple-producing countries namely China, the United States, Türkiye, Poland, and
India.
5. Orange
Oranges are one of the popular fruits that are rich in
Vitamin C as we know. Historically, this plant is an annual fruit plant
originating from Asia, namely China the panda country is the origin where
citrus was first cultivated and developed. Until now, citrus plants have grown
broadly all around the world. In addition, taxonomically, citrus plants belong
to in the Division: Spermatophyta; Subdivision: Angiosperms;
Class: Dicotyledonae; Order: Rutales; Family: Rutaceae;
Genus: Citrus; Species: Citrus sp.
Until now, oranges have been widely processed and
cultivated in the world. Until now, orange is one of the most popular fruits
with various benefits. Commonly, there are some popular oranges cultivars and
some of the popular are Navel, Cara Cara, Blood Orange, Tangelos, Tangerine,
Velencia, Mandarins, Clementines, Seville, and others. In 2022, based on data
from FAO, citrus production worldwide reached 76 million tons with the largest
orange-producing countries namely Brazil, China, India, the United States, and
Mexico.
6. Grapes
Grapes are shrubs plants. Historically, the vine came from
in Armenia, but grape cultivation has spread across in the Middle East since
4000 BC. In plant taxonomy, vines are included in the Kingdom: Plantae;
Division: Spermatophyta; Subdivision: Angiosperms;
Class: Dicotyledonae; Order: Rhamnales; Family: Vitaceae;
Genus: Vitis; Species: Vitis vinifera, Vitis labrusca.
Functionally, grapes are widely used as wine drinks and a
lot of wine is consumed directly in fresh. Specifically, the most Cultivated
Grapes are Thompson Seedless, Concord, Moon Drops, Crimson Seedless, Black
Corinth, Sweet Jubilee, Scuppernongs, Valiant, Cotton Candy, Autumn, ROyal,
Thomcord, Niagara, Flame Seedles, and others. Based on data from FAO, the
production of grapes worldwide reaches 74 million tons with the world’s largest
wine-producing countries in 2022 namely China, Italy, United States, Spain, and
France.
7.Mango and Guava
Mango and guava plants are favorite plants in some areas of
the earth. Many people like the consumption of fruit from this plant. According
to data from FAO, United Nations in 4 manga and guava production in 2022
reached 59 million tons. India, China, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Mexico are some
countries with huge production of Mangoes and Guava in 2021.
8.Pineapple
Pineapple or Ananas comosus L. is a plant that
probably comes from South America. It was discovered by Europeans in 1493 on
the Caribbean Island. At the end of the 16th century, the Portuguese and
Spanish introduced pineapple to the continents of Asia, Africa, and the
Pacific. Until now, it is one of the most popular fruits in the world and
some popular of pineapple’s cultivars are Smooth Cayenne, Ripley, Red Spanish,
MD2, Natal Queen, Abacaxi, Sugarloaf (Kona Sugarloaf), Green Spanish, Delmote
Gold, Roja Espanola, James Queen, Singapore Red and others. According to plant
taxonomy, pineapple belongs to Kingdom: Plantae; Division: Spermatophyta;
Class: Angiosperms; Order: Farinosae; Family: Bromiliaceae;
Genus: Ananas; Species: Ananas comosus L.
Statistically, the pineapple’s production in worldwide
reaches 29.3 million tons. In the year of 2022, the largest pineapple-producing
countries in the world are Costa Rica, the Philippines, Brazil, Indonesia, and
China.
9.Peach
Peaches (Prunus persica) are succulent fruits that grow on
deciduous trees originally native to many Asian countries. Commonly, in this
world, there are some type of peach, namely Clingstone Peaches (Flavorich,
Carored, Zee Diamond, Springflame, Brittney Lane, Goldprince, Zee Pride,
Rubyprince, Fiesta Gem, Summerprince, Early Rich, Sureprince), Semi-Clingstone
Peaches (Gala, Rich Lady, Rich Pride), Freestone Peaches (June
Flame, Harvester, Blazeprince, Sierra Rich, Fireprince, Scarlet Prince, PF-23,
Julyprince, Summer Gold, Zee Lady, Augustprince, August Lady, Valley
Sweet, Fat Lady, Flameprince), and Heirloom Peaches (Flavorcrest,
Pearson Berta, Southland, Cresthaven, Elberta, Dixiland, Monroe, O’Henry).
Peach fruit or Prunus persica is a
fruiting plant from the Rosaceae family. Taxonomically, this plant belongs to
the Order: Rosales; Family: Rosaceae; Genus: Prunus;
Species: Prunus persica. Based on data from FAO, the United
Nations, in 2022, world’s peach production reached 26.5 million tons with the
largest peach-producing countries namely China, Spain, Italy, Greece, and
Turkey.
10.Pear
The pear plant is a subtropical plant that probably comes
from Western Europe, North Africa, and Asia. Commonly, there are some popular
of pears and some of the popular pears, namely Green And Red Anjou, Bartlett,
Seckel, Bosc, Comice, Asian Pears, Starkrimson, Forelle, Concorde,
William. Taxonomically, the biological classification of pear is in the
Division: Magnoliophyta; Class: Magnoliopsida;
Order: Rosales; Family: Rosaceae; Genus: Pyrus.
Based on data from FAO, the United Nations, in 2022, world
pear production reached 26.3 million tons with the largest pear producing
countries namely China, the United States, Argentina, Turkey, and Italy.
11.Pumpkin
In USA, Pumpkin fruits is one of the world’s most popular
fruits. Culturally, in USA, it embodies the spirit of Halloween. Globally, many
people can consume pumpkin fresh, and it can be processed into the ingredients
in some dishes, namely custards, pies, and pancakes.
The pumpkin plant is a type of creeping fruit plant that
belongs to the cucurbitaceae family. The characteristic is the same with
watermelon. Taxonomically, this plant is still a relative with melon (Cucumis
melo) and cucumber (Cucumis sativum). According to FAO data, the United
Nations, in 2022, pumpkin production worldwide reached 22.8 million tons with
the largest pumpkin producing countries namely China, Ukraine, Russia, Spain,
and Mexico.
12.Papaya
The papaya plant, Carica papaya, is a short-lived
herbaceous plant native to tropical climates in the Americas. This plant is a
large tree-like plant that grows as a single, hollow stalk with leaves and
fruit at the top. In India, there are some popular varieties of papaya. Some of
the popular varieties of India’s papaya are Arka Surya, ArkaPrabhath, Pusa
Majesty, Pusa Delecious, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Nanha, Coorg Honey Dew, Arka Surya,
Solo, Red lady, Ranchi.
Papaya is a plant which taxonomically included into the Caricaceae family originating from Central America and the West Indies, which is located around Mexico and Costa Rica. Taxonomically, papaya plants belong to in the Kingdom: Plantae; Division: Spermatophyta; Subdivision; Angiosperms: Class: Dicotyledonae; Order: Violales; Family: Caricaceae; Genus: Carica; Species: Carica papaya L.
According to data from FAO, United Nations, in 2022, papaya production in worldwide reached 18.8 million tons with the largest pumpkin producing countries namely India, Dominican Republic, Brazil, Mexico, and Indonesia.
13. Plum
Plums are believed to be one of the first fruits
domesticated by humans, and the origin of this fruits dated back to 7000 BCE in
regions like the Caucasus Mountains and China. Taxonomically, Plum can be
classified into Order: Rosales; Family: Rosaceae; Sub-family: Amygdaloideae,
Genus: Prunus, Species: Prunus domestica. Basically, this plant is closely
related to peaches and cherries.
Based on its characteristics, plum can be differentiated into 3 types, namley European plums (varieties like Italian prunes, mirabelles, and Reine Claudes), Japanese plums (varieties like Santa Rosa, Satsuma, and Beauty), and Damson plums. Commonly, in human life, plums can be eaten fresh and some of the plum can be processed into several products, nameley jam, beverages, dried snack,dessert, and jellies. Statistically, according to the data of FAO, the United Nations, in 2022, plum production in worldwide reached 12.3 million tons with the largest plum producing countries namely China, Romania, Serbia, Chile, and Iran.
14. Dates
The date palm/fruits (Phoenix dactylifera L.) is one
of the oldest cultivated plants which been used as food for 6000 years
(Amer,1994) and was cultivated since 4000 B.C. Commonly, there are some popular
dates and some of them are Barhi, Zahidi, Deglet Nour, Medjool dates, Siwa
Oasis, Mazafati, Ajwa, Piarom, Halawy, Khudri. Taxonomically, date palm can be
classified into the Order of Arecales, family of Arecaceae (Palm family), Genus
of Phoenix, and the Species of Phoenix dactylifera L.
Functionally, as one of the most popular fruits, Date
fruits is not only consumed fresh but also it becomes the ingredients of
several cuisine in middle east country including Ma’amoul, basbousa, sticky
toffee pudding, and it can be processed into several snacks and bars, date
syrup, date paste, date juice.
Based on data from FAO, the United Nations, in 2022, date
palm production in worldwide reached 9.7 million tons with the largest date
palm producing countries namely Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Algeria, and Iraq.
15.Strawberry
Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.) is one of the world’s most
widely distributed fruit crops which is suitable in a temperate or subtropical
climate. Taxonomically, strawberry can be classified into order of Rosales,
Family of Rosaceae, and Genus of Fragaria. There are some popular strawberries,
namely Honeoye, Earliglow, Allstar, Ozark beauty, Chandler, Jewel, Seascape,
Tristar, Sparkle, and others. Commonly, the strawberries can be consumed fresh
and some of the strawberries can be processed into ice cream, jam, and mixed
drinks.
Based on data from FAO, the United Nations, in 2022, the world’s strawberry production reached 9.5 million tons with the largest date-producing countries namely China, the United States, Mexico, Turkey, and Egypt.
The Summary of 15 World’s Most Popular Fruits in 2021 and 2022
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