Jackfruit producers

Country-level production data for jackfruit.

RankCountryProduction (MT)Share %Notes
1India1,400,00045Largest global producer with production concentrated in Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and other southern states; exports exceeded 26.66 million kg in 2023–24 with values over USD 40 million and growing.[1][4][6]
2Bangladesh020FAO and regional studies cite Bangladesh as the world’s second-largest jackfruit producer, with jackfruit recognized as the national fruit and widely grown in homestead and mixed orchards.[2][7][9]
5Sri Lanka04Medium-scale producer with traditional consumption and growing export volumes for fresh and processed jackfruit; recent data show notable YoY export fluctuations.[2][9]

Major importers

  • Thailand Significant commercial producer and leading fresh jackfruit exporter in some trade datasets, with documented seasonal peaks and sharp YoY swings in export volumes.[2][4]
  • Vietnam Important Southeast Asian producer with strong linkage to Chinese demand via overland and short‑sea trade; production is regionally concentrated with clear harvest seasons.[2][9]
  • Philippines Regional producer supplying domestic markets and some export demand; wholesale prices for fresh jackfruit are tracked and are among the highest in Asia, reflecting quality and logistics costs.[2]