Production
The world leader in production of dry bean is India, followed by Brazil and Myanmar. In Africa, the most important producer is Tanzania.
| Top Ten Dry Bean Producers — 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Production (Tonnes) | Footnote | ||
| India | 4,870,000 | |||
| Brazil | 3,202,150 | |||
| Myanmar | 3,029,800 | A | ||
| People's Republic of China | 1,538,693 | |||
| United States | 1,442,470 | |||
| Mexico | 1,156,250 | |||
| Tanzania | 950,000 | F | ||
| Uganda | 460,000 | F | ||
| Kenya | 390,598 | |||
| Argentina | 338,120 | |||
| World | 23,230,000 | A | ||
| No symbol = official figure, P = official figure, F = FAO estimate, * = Unofficial/Semi-official/mirror data, C = Calculated figure A = Aggregate (may include official, semi-official or estimates); Source: Food And Agricultural Organization of United Nations: Economic And Social Department: The Statistical Division |
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