Cranberry Production by Country 2026

Cranberries are a delicious, nutritious fruit packed with tart flavor. And the vast majority of them come from just a few nations. Just a dozen countries produce the entirety of the world’s output. They’re primarily located in North America and along the border of Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

The United States is the overwhelming number one global producer of cranberries, growing 367,860 tons annually, as of 2023 data. That’s more than double Canada’s output (151,316 tons), which sits in a distant second place. Even more distant is the third place holder Turkey with 12,167 tons produced. Azerbaijan holds fourth place with 2,818 tons, followed by another dramatic drop with Ukraine at only 415 tons of cranberries produced in 2023, to round out the top five.

The United States also leads by cranberry production acreage (15,904 acres), though Chile is not far behind (15,815 acres.) However, when looking at yield, Canada emerges on top, followed by the United States, with Romania a distant third.

Belarus puts out the lowest total among cranberry-producing nations, at just 142 tons per year. Tunisia, the next lowest country, produces considerably more (191 tons), with North Macedonia using just 52 acres to produce 312 tons annually.

Another way to view cranberry production is to look at how much is grown per person. When measured on a per-capita basis, Chile appears among the highest producers of cranberries globally, with Canada much further behind and the United States producing a markedly lower amount per person — though precise rankings vary by data source.

Differences in cranberry production can be chalked up to several factors. The plant doesn’t grow successfully in all regions of the world, limiting it to certain areas. Additionally, cranberry consumption can vary significantly from culture to culture, leading to vastly different demand for the berry.