Apricot is an edible fruit that grows best in Mediterranean climates. Apricots are high in vitamins and protein and are one of the fruits grown in cool climates. The fruit is grown all over the world where the climate allows it to grow. Turkey produced approximately 676,000 tonnes of apricots in 2011 and maintained its position as an apricot producer. Iran, Uzbekistan, Algeria, and Italy are the countries that produce apricots in large quantities to meet domestic demand.
| Rank | Country | Production Quantity (in Tonnes) | Production Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turkey | 676,138 | $38 million |
| 2 | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 452,988 | $25 million |
| 3 | Uzbekistan | 356,000 | $19.5 million |
| 4 | Algeria | 285,897 | $16 million |
| 5 | Italy | 263,132 | $14.5 million |
| 6 | Pakistan | 189,420 | $10.5 million |
| 7 | Morocco | 159,124 | $8.7 million |
| 8 | France | 155,124 | $8.5 million |
| 9 | Ukraine | 119,900 | $6.6 million |
| 10 | Japan | 106,900 | $6 million |
| 11 | Egypt | 96,643 | $5.3 million |
| 12 | Spain | 86,880 | $4.7 million |
| 13 | Greece | 82,800 | $4.5 million |
| 14 | Syrian Arab Republic | 75,919 | $4 million |
| 15 | United States of America | 60,464 | $3.3 million |
| 16 | Russian Federation | 60,000 | $3.3 million |
| 17 | South Africa | 57,421 | $3 million |
| 18 | Afghanistan | 56,043 | $3 million |
| 19 | China, mainland | 46,000 | $2.5 million |
| 20 | China, Taiwan Province of | 42,010 | $2.3 million |
