In 1961, China produced just 167,000 tonnes of apples, accounting for a mere 1% of global production.
Over the next six decades, this figure surged by 28,300%, reaching 47.5 million tonnes by 2022 and capturing 50% of global production — growing at an average rate of around 7.5% per year.
China's rise began with agricultural reforms in the late 1970s and gained momentum in the 1980s and 1990s.
These are the top ten apple-producing countries over the years.
From 1961 to 2022, Nigeria, Egypt, and Madagascar led Africa in rice production, supporting local economies and food security.
Nigeria peaked in 2017 with over 10 million tonnes, while Egypt and Madagascar also recorded strong years.
Since 2014, Nigeria has held the title of Africa's largest rice producer.
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