The United States was the world’s biggest exporter of crop and livestock products in 2024, while Brazil and the Netherlands completed the top three, according to FAOSTAT data compiled by World Population Review.

US exports were valued at $172.36 billion , ahead of Brazil at $141.89 billion and the Netherlands at $133.90 billion. Germany ranked fourth at $102.21 billion, followed by China at $84.33 billion and France at $83.45 billion.

Spain was seventh with $74.30 billion, followed by Italy at $70.53 billion, Canada at $65.30 billion and Belgium at $62.42 billion. Poland, Indonesia, Mexico, Australia and Thailand completed the top 15 shown in the graphic.

The ranking shows that being a major agricultural exporter is not simply about having vast amounts of farmland. The Netherlands, a relatively small country, exported nearly $134 billion worth of agricultural products, placing it ahead of much larger agricultural economies such as China and France.

Its position also helps explain why Europe features so heavily in the ranking. European countries benefit from extensive cross-border trade and highly developed food-processing and distribution networks. FAO says Europe has particularly strong intra-regional agricultural trade and became a net food exporter in the previous decade.

Brazil’s position reflects a different strength. The country is one of the world ’s major producers and exporters of agricultural commodities, particularly soybeans. FAO says global agricultural trade remains highly concentrated in several key commodities, with the two biggest exporters of soybeans and palm oil accounting for about 85% of global exports in 2024.

The figures also underline the scale of agricultural trade beyond food consumed directly by people. FAO says food commodities accounted for about 86% of global trade in crop and livestock products in 2024, but notes that some food commodities are traded for uses such as animal feed rather than direct human consumption.

The ranking is based on the value of crop and livestock exports in 2024, rather than the amount of food produced or exported by weight. FAOSTAT records international agricultural trade using export quantities and values, with values reported in US dollars.

That distinction is important. A country can rank highly because it exports large volumes of agricultural goods, sells higher-value products, has a major food-processing industry or serves as an important trading and distribution hub.

FAO also reported that while the value of global crop and livestock exports continued to increase in current prices after 2020, export volumes did not rise in the same way, showing how changes in prices can affect rankings based on dollar value.

According to data from the World Population Review , just four nations—France, Italy, Spain, and the United States—account for more than half of global wine production. Furthermore, 85% of the world's wine is produced by 28 countries. ​

Annual global wine production typically ranges between 260 and 270 million hectoliters. However, these figures can fluctuate due to various factors, particularly climate conditions .

Recent challenges, such as late frosts in major European wine-producing countries and wildfires in California, have impacted yields. As a result, production levels in 2022 and 2023 are expected to show a decline. ​

The concentration of wine production in a limited number of countries underscores the specialized nature of viticulture. France, Italy, and Spain alone contribute approximately half of the world's total wine output.

This dominance reflects not only favorable climatic conditions but also deep-rooted cultural traditions and advanced winemaking techniques in these regions.

Top 10 wine-producing countries (in million hectolitres)

Based on the latest available data, the leading wine-producing countries and their approximate annual production volumes are as follows:​

France: 48 mhl

Italy: 38.3 mhl​

Spain: 28.3 mhl​

United States : 24.3 mhl​

Chile: 11 mhl​

Australia: 9.6 mhl​

South Africa: 9.3 mhl​

Argentina: 8.8 mhl​

Germany: 8.6 mhl​

Portugal: 7.5 mhl​

According to data from Statista , several countries have emerged as leading producers, contributing significantly to the world's egg supply.

Below is an overview of the top 10 egg-producing countries, measured in billions of eggs:​

China : Dominating global egg production, China produces approximately 612.83 billion eggs annually. This substantial output underscores the country's pivotal role in meeting both domestic and international egg demand. ​

Japan : With an annual output of around 406.3 billion eggs, Japan maintains a strong presence in the global egg industry. ​

Indonesia : With an annual production of about 144.0594 billion eggs, Indonesia stands as a significant contributor to the global egg market. ​

India : India produces approximately 142.67 billion eggs each year, reflecting its growing poultry industry and increasing domestic consumption. ​

United States : The U.S. contributes around 109.53 billion eggs annually, supported by a highly industrialised poultry sector. ​

Brazil : As a leading producer in South America, Brazil's egg production reaches approximately 59.94 billion eggs per year. ​

Mexico : Mexico closely follows with an annual production of about 59.84 billion eggs, highlighting its robust poultry industry. ​

Russia : The Russian Federation produces approximately 46.27 billion eggs annually, reflecting its significant role in the European egg market. ​

Pakistan : Pakistan contributes approximately 23.82 billion eggs each year, indicating a growing poultry sector. ​

Turkey : Rounding out the top ten, Turkey produces about 20.64 billion eggs annually, underscoring its role in the regional egg market. ​

These figures highlight the concentration of egg production in specific regions, with Asia , particularly China and Indonesia, playing a dominant role. The substantial outputs from these countries cater to their domestic needs while contributing significantly to global egg supply chains.​