Top-5 Dragon Fruit Producing Countries in the World 2025

Dragon Fruit, also known as pitaya, is a colorful tropical fruit with a sweet taste and many health benefits. It grows well in warm climates and is becoming popular all over the world. Farmers in many countries are now growing dragon fruit on a large scale. In this article, we will look at the top-5 countries in the world that produce the most dragon fruit.

Dragon Fruit Production in the World in 2025

In 2025, the global dragon fruit market is estimated to be worth around $627 million. Out of this, the actual market size is about $526.3 million. Dragon fruit is becoming more popular worldwide because of its health benefits, colorful look and growing demand in many countries.

Top-5 Dragon Fruit Producing Countries in the World 2025

Dragon Fruit is a bright pink fruit with green spikes and white or red pulp. It grows in warm places and is full of nutrients like Vitamin C and fiber. Many countries grow this fruit, but only a few produce it in large amounts.

Here are the names of top-5 dragon fruit producing countries in the world 2025:

  • Vietnam
  • China
  • Indonesia
  • Thailand
  • Taiwan

Vietnam, Largest Dragon Fruit Producer

Vietnam is the number one producer of dragon fruit in the world. It grows dragon fruit on over 55,000 hectares of land. Every year, Vietnam produces more than 1 million metric tonnes of dragon fruit. This fruit is one of Vietnam’s biggest export items. People love Vietnamese dragon fruit because it has a soft texture, lots of water and a sweet taste.

China

China is second on the list. It grows dragon fruit on about 40,000 hectares of land. Most dragon fruit farms are in the Guangxi and Hainan provinces. Although China imports a lot of dragon fruit from Vietnam, it is now growing more of its own. China is working to create better varieties and increase local production.

Indonesia

Indonesia grows dragon fruit on 8,491 hectares, producing about 270,000 metric tonnes each year. The fruit grows well in areas like East Java and Bali, where the soil is rich because of volcanoes. Both red and white varieties are grown and sold in local markets.

Thailand

Thailand grows dragon fruit on around 3,482 hectares of land. Every year, it produces about 160,000 metric tonnes of dragon fruit. The fruit is mostly eaten in Thailand, but exports are slowly increasing. Thai dragon fruit is mostly grown in Nakhon Ratchasima and Chiang Mai provinces.

Taiwan

Taiwan may be smaller in dragon fruit farming, with about 2,491 hectares, but it grows the fruit very well. Taiwan has high productivity, with around 19.7 metric tonnes per hectare. Taiwanese dragon fruit is popular for its good quality and is grown carefully using advanced farming methods.

Akansha Arora

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