| Rank | Country | Production (MT) | Share % | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 2,782,000 | 52.5 | |
| 2 | Mexico | 0 | — | Major supplier to North America, especially for winter and shoulder-season fresh market supply.[1][2] |
| 2 | China | 325,522 | 6.1 | |
| 3 | Spain | 0 | — | Key Mediterranean export origin with strong greenhouse production and EU distribution channels.[1][2] |
| 4 | Turkey | 0 | — | Important regional supplier with competitive pricing visible in wholesale data.[1][2] |
| 4 | Ethiopia | 297,361 | 5.6 | |
| 5 | Netherlands | 0 | — | High-tech greenhouse exporter and distribution hub; trade role is outsized relative to farmgate production.[7][10] |
Major importers
- China Largest producer cited in the available sources; domestic market is large and exportable surplus varies by region and season.[1]
- United States Large producer and importer; export volume was about 256 million pounds in 2016, with Canada, Germany, Japan, and the United Kingdom cited as major destinations.[1]
- Thailand
- Bangladesh