GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Statistics About The Most Eaten Vegetable In The World
The most eaten vegetable in the world is the potato, with an average global consumption of about 123 pounds per person per year.
In this post, we explore the fascinating world of vegetable consumption, from the most eaten vegetables globally to specific country trends and per capita statistics. With a plethora of data on tomato, potato, onion, and more, we uncover the significant role vegetables play in our diets worldwide. Let’s dive into the numbers behind the most consumed vegetables and unveil interesting insights into our eating habits and preferences.
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"Tomatoes are the world's most consumed vegetable, with over 177.04 million metric tons eaten annually."
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"In 2019, 182 million metric tons of tomatoes were produced globally."
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"Global consumption of potatoes has reached around 376.826 million metric tons in 2019."
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"The United States is the largest consumer of potatoes, consuming over 28.39 million metric tons in 2019."
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"India produces over 130 million metric tons of vegetables every year, the highest in the world."
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"China is the largest producer of tomatoes in the world, contributing around 31% to the global output."
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"Onions are the third most consumed vegetable in the world, with global consumption reaching about 93.11 million metric tons."
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"In the United States, per capita consumption of fresh vegetables increased from 92.9 pounds in 1970 to 137 pounds in 2019."
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"The global Cabbage consumption accounted for around 71 million metric tons in 2019."
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"Carrots are the seventh most consumed vegetable, with over 40.59 million metric tons eaten globally."
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"Lettuce is consumed by 97% of Americans."
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"The production of cucumbers and gherkins reached 74.96 million metric tons globally in 2019."
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"The worldwide consumption of peas, a popular vegetable, has reached upwards of 17,796,000 metric tons."
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"In 2019, 14.5 million metric tons of green beans were consumed globally."
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"China is the largest consumer of garlic, with over 10,000 tons consumed annually."
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"In the US, consumption of processed vegetables per capita reached 114.1 lbs in 2019."
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"In 2019, Americans consumed 31 lbs of lettuce per capita."
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"Approximately 11.8 pounds of broccoli were consumed per person in the U.S. in 2019."
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"Pumpkin consumption in the US reaches its peak during Thanksgiving, with around 50 million pumpkin pies consumed."
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"Spinach consumption in the U.S. was about 2.3 pounds per person in 2019."
Jannik Lindner
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