Areca nuts — Production in China

China: Areca nuts — Production was 88,525 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
88,525 t
Change on year
down 4.3%
World rank
4th
of 13 countries
All-time high
173,907 t
in 1999
All-time low
3,718 t
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Areca nuts — Production in China, 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

In 2024, areca nuts — production in China stood at 88,525 t.

The figure is down 4.3% on the previous year and down 27.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, areca nuts — production in China peaked at 173,907 t in 1999 and was at its lowest, 3,718 t, in 1961.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 6,858 t 3,718 t 11,405 t 9
1970s 14,145 t 8,721 t 21,373 t 10
1980s 51,621 t 19,959 t 107,563 t 10
1990s 141,950 t 104,473 t 173,907 t 10
2000s 149,864 t 134,497 t 166,975 t 10
2010s 115,266 t 99,992 t 131,737 t 10
2020s 93,550 t 88,525 t 98,565 t 5

Countries ranked near China

  1. 1 India 1.41 million t compare
  2. 2 Bangladesh 356,029 t compare
  3. 3 Myanmar 262,835 t compare
  4. 4 China, Taiwan Province of 88,525 t compare
  5. 6 Indonesia 75,265 t compare
  6. 7 Sri Lanka 70,866 t compare

See the full ranking of 25 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is areca nuts — production in China?
Areca nuts — production in China was 88,525 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest areca nuts — production recorded in China?
The highest recorded value was 173,907 t in 1999.
What is the lowest areca nuts — production recorded in China?
The lowest recorded value was 3,718 t in 1961.
How does China rank for areca nuts — production?
China ranks 4th out of 13 countries with data for 2024.
Is areca nuts — production rising or falling in China?
Over the last ten years it is down 27.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Areca nuts — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Areca nuts — Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
25 places, 1,282 data points, 1961–2024
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