GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Statistics About The Most Eaten Fruit In The World
The most eaten fruit in the world is the banana, with over 100 billion consumed annually.
In this post, we explore a variety of intriguing statistics surrounding the most consumed fruits across the globe. From the dominance of bananas in both consumption and production to the regional preferences for fruits like apples, oranges, and watermelons, these figures shed light on the fascinating world of fruit consumption patterns. Join us as we delve into the data behind the world’s favorite fruits.
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"Bananas are the most eaten fruit in the world; Americans consume more bananas than apples and oranges combined."
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"In 2019, 21.58 million metric tons of bananas were consumed in China, making it the world's largest banana consumer."
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"India is the biggest producer of bananas, creating over 29 million tonnes in 2019."
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"The average American consumes 28 pounds of bananas each year."
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"Tomatoes, being considered as a fruit, is among the most consumed fruits in the world."
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"The global consumption of apples was around 83.97 million metric tons in 2018/2019."
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"Approximately 25% of all commercially grown apples are exported internationally."
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"Oranges are the most eaten citrus fruit worldwide with over 73 million tonnes consumed in 2018."
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"Grapes, with a global production volume of around 24 million tons, are considered one of the most consumed fruits globally."
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"Each year, the average American eats 8 pounds of grapes."
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"Watermelons are the most consumed melon in the US, followed by cantaloupes and honeydews."
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"After bananas, citrus fruits have the highest global production with over 124 million tonnes in 2017."
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"The annual strawberry consumption per person in the United States is around 4.85 lbs."
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"China consumes the most apples globally, with over 41 million metric tons consumed in 2020."
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"Pineapples are the second most consumed tropical fruit across the globe."
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"Approximately 40% of the world's pineapples are produced in Thailand."
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"The European Union consumes nearly 30% of the world's oranges."
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"Apricots are cultivated in over 60 countries, but Turkey and Iran are the leading producers."
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"Kiwifruit consumption in China totalled 1.4 million metric tons in 2022."
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"Mango is the most consumed fruit in India with a production volume of around 18.43 million metric tons in the fiscal year 2020."