In 2024 India produced about 2,626 thousand tonnes of apples from 304 thousand hectares, an average yield of 8,634 kg per hectare. That is up 5% on ten years earlier. Yield per hectare has risen 8% over the same period. The highest output on record was in 2011 (2,891 thousand tonnes).
Production
Area harvested
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India against the world
Among the 14 countries that each grow at least 1% of the world's apples, India ranks 14 of 14 for yield in 2024, at 8,634 kg per hectare. The world average is 20,891 kg per hectare. Chile leads at 51,975 kg per hectare.
| # | Country | Yield (kg/ha) | Share of world output |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chile | 51,975 | 1.3% |
| 2 | Italy | 44,933 | 2.5% |
| 3 | South Africa | 42,688 | 1.4% |
| 4 | United States of America | 40,616 | 5.0% |
| 5 | France | 37,226 | 2.0% |
| 6 | Brazil | 30,177 | 1.0% |
| 7 | Türkiye | 26,737 | 4.5% |
| 8 | China, mainland | 24,543 | 52.4% |
| 9 | Poland | 22,868 | 3.5% |
| 10 | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 19,474 | 2.4% |
| 11 | Ukraine | 15,084 | 1.2% |
| 12 | Uzbekistan | 11,969 | 1.5% |
| 13 | Russian Federation | 10,608 | 2.1% |
| 14 | India | 8,634 | 2.7% |
How does your apples yield compare?
Averages are national figures and depend on irrigation, variety and season. Your own field can be well above or below them.
Source: FAO, FAOSTAT crops and livestock products (CC BY 4.0). National totals for India, including FAO estimates; they can differ from Indian ministry releases.