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Who Are the World's Largest Producers of Mushroom in 2025?
Based on Fortune Business Insights data, the Asia Pacific region is the largest producer of mushrooms in the world in 2025, with volumes reaching 15.66 million tons and commanding a 79.69% share of global mushroom production. Europe follows at 2.87 million tons (14.61%), while North America produces 0.95 million tons (4.82%).
Top mushroom producing regions by volume in 2025:
- Asia Pacific — 15.66 million tons (79.69%): Dominates global production through large-scale cultivation networks in China, India, Iran, and Malaysia, supplying both regional and export markets.
- Europe — 2.87 million tons (14.61%): Anchored by concentrated production clusters in the Netherlands, Poland, and Ukraine, with strong intra-EU trade and processing capacity.
- North America — 0.95 million tons (4.82%): Mexico, the United States, and Canada lead regional supply, with Mexico's large-scale exports complementing US domestic consumption.
- Latin America — 0.13 million tons (0.65%): Smaller-scale production led by Brazil and Chile, focused mainly on domestic demand with emerging export flows.
- Middle East & Africa — 0.05 million tons (0.24%): The smallest producing region globally, with limited cultivation infrastructure relative to other geographies.
According to TradeInt mushroom trade data, the top 5 global mushroom exporting countries in 2025 are led by China (US$352.85 million, 28.40% share), Spain (US$196.84 million, 15.84%), and South Korea (US$196.65 million, 15.83%), reflecting Asia's structural dominance alongside Spain's strong European export position in global mushroom trade flows.
Top 5 global mushroom exporting countries in 2025:
- China — US$352,850,674 (28.40%), Top HS Code 070959: One of the world's largest producers of mushroom and mushroom exporters, dominating global trade across specialty fresh mushroom categories, supported by low production costs and advanced agricultural practices.
- Spain — US$196,843,672 (15.84%), Top HS Code 071231: Europe's leading mushroom exporter, anchored by strong dried mushroom trade flows and established La Rioja production infrastructure serving EU and global buyers.
- South Korea — US$196,648,578 (15.83%), Top HS Code 071231: Major Asian exporter of dried mushrooms, supported by advanced cultivation technology and premium product positioning across regional and international markets.
- Italy — US$53,733,990 (4.32%), Top HS Code 070951: Strong fresh Agaricus mushroom exporter, driving Mediterranean mushroom trade flows into major North American and European markets.
- The United States — US$39,709,154 (3.20%), Top HS Code 071239: Growing exporter in specialty dried mushroom categories, complementing domestic production hubs in Pennsylvania and California.
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From the Vietnamese exporters’ perspective, a June 2025 Vietnam News report, projects sector expansion at 5.4% CAGR between 2025 and 2033, though growth is currently constrained by infrastructure and scaling bottlenecks.
Tridge reported that South Korea’s mushroom export value decreased by 33.2% over six months in 2025, pushing exporters to diversify destinations across Asia and Europe. Meanwhile, per a FreshPlaza North America analysis, mushroom exports are getting harder due to growing local-for-local production, particularly in established consumer markets.
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Top 1 Producer of Mushroom by Region: Asia
Among the largest producers of mushroom in world, Asia leads all regions with China (US$300.92M, 55.54%), South Korea (US$150.27M, 27.74%), and Singapore (US$20.63M, 3.81%) holding the top three positions based on TradeInt trade data.
Top 5 key mushroom producing countries in Asia in 2025:
- China — US$300,923,891 (55.54%), HS Code 070959: The region's dominant mushroom exporter, leading global trade across specialty fresh mushroom categories with unmatched production scale and cost efficiency.
- South Korea — US$150,270,358 (27.74%), HS Code 071231: Major dried mushroom exporter, supported by advanced cultivation technology and premium product positioning in regional and international markets.
- Singapore — US$20,634,718 (3.81%), HS Code 071231: Re-export hub for dried mushroom trade, leveraging the country's established role as a Southeast Asian logistics and agricultural trade centre.
- Vietnam — US$11,563,871 (2.13%), HS Code 200190: Preserved mushroom exporter with expanding shipments across Asia Pacific and European markets, reflecting Vietnam's diversification into value-added agricultural trade.
- Turkey — US$11,209,028 (2.07%), HS Code 200190: Active exporter bridging Asian and European mushroom trade flows through preserved mushroom categories.
China remains the global mushroom export dominator, supported by low production costs and advanced agricultural practices in 2025.
The competitive dynamics shaping Asia Pacific’s export position extend beyond raw volume.
Asian producers are increasingly pressured by rising temperatures and tightening plant protection regulations, both of which are driving investment into controlled-environment cultivation and substrate innovation.
Top 2 Producer of Mushroom by Region: Europe
Europe mushroom export value in 2025 was led by Spain (US$189.56M, 59.46%), Italy (US$41.16M, 12.91%), and Germany (US$23.60M, 7.40%) based on TradeInt trade data, reflecting Europe's strong positioning in both dried and fresh mushroom export categories.
Top 5 mushroom producing countries in Europe in 2025:
- Spain — US$189,563,982 (59.46%), HS Code 071231: Europe's dominant mushroom exporter, anchored in the La Rioja region around Autol and Pradejón, supplying dried mushroom categories to EU and global markets through one of Europe's most established cultivation clusters.
- Italy — US$41,162,712 (12.91%), HS Code 070951: Key fresh Agaricus mushroom exporter, with shipments serving North American and Northern European foodservice and retail channels, reinforcing Italy's premium Mediterranean agricultural trade position.
- Germany — US$23,600,762 (7.40%), HS Code 071231: Strong exporter of dried mushroom categories, supported by advanced agricultural processing infrastructure and established trade ties across the EU single market.
- Netherlands — US$14,570,556 (4.57%), HS Code 200310: Specialist exporter in non-vinegar preserved mushroom categories, leveraging the country's advanced horticultural infrastructure and established cold-chain logistics networks.
- Russia — US$11,231,116 (3.52%), HS Code 200190: Preserved mushroom exports support Russia's agricultural trade flows across Eastern Europe and Central Asia, complementing domestic consumption demand.
European mushroom exports in 2025 are being reshaped by a powerful structural force: local-forlocal production.
The Ustylovska LinkedIn analysis highlights tightening EU plant protection regulations as a major operational challenge, forcing producers to reformulate substrate strategies and invest in alternative pest management approaches, both of which add cost pressure on mid-scale exporters.
Top 3 Producer of Mushroom by Region: North America
North America's mushroom export is dominated by the United States (US$39.63M, 38.60%), Mexico (US$23.64M, 23.03%), and Guatemala (US$15.85M, 15.43%) based on TradeInt trade data, reflecting a more diversified regional export profile spanning the US, Mexico, and Central American producers.
Top 5 mushroom producing countries in North America in 2025:
- United States — US$39,633,449 (38.60%), HS Code 071239: The US mushroom industry, concentrated in Pennsylvania and California, leads regional exports in specialty dried mushroom categories, serving both domestic demand and international buyers across Canada, Mexico, and overseas markets.
- Mexico — US$23,644,790 (23.03%), HS Code 200190: Mushroom cultivation represents a significant agricultural export sector for Mexico, anchored in states like Hidalgo and Puebla, supplying preserved mushroom products to US buyers under USMCA trade lanes.
- Guatemala — US$15,845,046 (15.43%), HS Code 071239: Mushroom exports form part of Guatemala's diversified agricultural trade portfolio alongside coffee, sugar, and tropical fruits, with dried mushroom shipments targeting US and Central American markets.
- Dominican Republic — US$12,149,920 (11.83%), HS Code 070959: Fresh mushroom cultivation contributes to the Dominican Republic's specialty agricultural trade, complementing the country's larger cocoa, tobacco, and tropical fruit export economy.
- Honduras — US$5,912,081 (5.76%), HS Code 071239: Mushroom exports support Honduras's expanding agricultural trade base, with dried mushroom shipments targeting US retail and foodservice channels under CAFTA-DR trade lanes.
The North American mushroom trade in 2025 is defined by a clear structural pattern: local-forlocal consumption on one side of the border, and large-scale cross-border processed shipments on the other.
Mushroom exports from North America are getting harder as US consumer demand is increasingly met by domestic producers, leaving international export volumes concentrated among Mexican exporters serving both US and global buyers. This dynamic is reinforced by the market news from China Mushroom Days, which notes that global buyers are shifting sourcing decisions based on freight reliability and tariff exposure, factors that favour established USMCA trade lanes over longer shipping routes.
SkyQuest reports that consolidation among North American producers is accelerating, with larger operators integrating downstream processing to capture more margin per ton, a strategic response to thinning fresh-market export opportunities.
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Top 4 Producer of Mushroom by Region: South America and Latin America
South America and Latin America's top mushroom production countries are Panama (US$13.96M, 41.88%), Colombia (US$9.72M, 29.16%), and Peru (US$5.13M, 15.40%), according to TradeInt trade data.
Top 5 mushroom producing countries in South/Latin America in 2025:
- Panama — US$13,959,585 (41.88%), HS Code 071231: Mushroom exports form part of Panama's broader agricultural re-export economy, supported by the country's role as a Central and South American trade hub with strong logistics links to North America.
- Colombia — US$9,717,746 (29.16%), HS Code 071231: Mushroom cultivation contributes to Colombia's diversified agricultural export portfolio alongside coffee, flowers, and tropical fruits, serving both regional and North American buyers.
- Peru — US$5,133,263 (15.40%), HS Code 200190: Preserved mushroom exports complement Peru's larger agricultural export sectors, with shipments targeting North American and South American markets.
- Chile — US$1,810,005 (5.43%), HS Code 070959: Fresh specialty mushroom cultivation contributes to Chile's premium agricultural export portfolio, supported by strong cold-chain infrastructure and established trade lanes.
- Ecuador — US$1,171,108 (3.51%), HS Code 071231: Mushroom exports play a smaller role within Ecuador's agricultural economy, complementing the country's larger banana, cocoa, and flower export sectors.
Latin American mushroom export flows in 2025 reflect the region's broader positioning as a diversified agricultural supplier. Grand View Research analyzed that Latin American producers are benefiting from rising demand for organic and specialty mushroom categories in North American retail channels, where cold-chain proximity and USMCA-adjacent trade lanes provide a competitive advantage.
For exporters in Panama, Colombia, and Peru, the next phase of growth will depend on expanding specialty category capabilities and securing premium retail shelf positioning in Northern markets.
Top 5 Producer of Mushroom by Region: Africa
Africa's mushroom export value in 2025 is led by Morocco (US$6.89M, 46.58%), South Africa (US$5.32M, 35.93%), and Egypt (US$1.91M, 12.91%) according to TradeInt trade data.
Top 5 mushroom producing countries in Africa in 2025:
- Morocco — US$6,894,328 (46.58%), HS Code 071231: Mushroom exports contribute to Morocco's strong agricultural trade position with the EU, supported by proximity, favourable trade agreements, and established cold-chain logistics serving Southern European buyers.
- South Africa — US$5,317,637 (35.93%), HS Code 200190: Preserved mushroom exports form part of South Africa's diversified agri-processing economy, with shipments targeting both African neighbours and overseas markets including the Middle East and UK.
- Egypt — US$1,910,185 (12.91%), HS Code 200190: Mushroom cultivation supports Egypt's broader agricultural export sector, with preserved category shipments complementing the country's larger fresh produce and processed food trade.
- Rwanda — US$530,182 (3.58%), HS Code 070951: Emerging fresh Agaricus exporter, reflecting Rwanda's growing agricultural diversification strategy and investment in controlled-environment cultivation.
- Uganda — US$47,758 (0.32%), HS Code 200190: Smaller-scale preserved mushroom exports contribute to Uganda's emerging specialty agricultural trade, primarily serving regional East African markets.
African mushroom export flows in 2025 remain relatively small in global terms, but the region shows strong structural momentum.
Specifically, rising organic consumption and the expansion of controlled-environment cultivation technology are creating opportunities for African producers to scale production for both domestic and export markets. FreshPlaza observes that local-for-local production trends in mature Western markets are opening gaps for new supplier origins, particularly from North Africa, where proximity to the EU provides a logistical edge.
Largest Mushroom Production by Mushroom Type in 2025
Based on TradeInt mushroom export data 2025, the largest type of mushroom export is HS 200190, vegetables and fruits preserved by vinegar or acetic acid (79.76% market share), followed by fresh or chilled mushrooms (11.86%, HS 070951) and dried mushrooms and truffles (4.55%, HS 071239).
Type of mushroom with the highest export value in 2025:
- Vegetables, fruits, nuts, etc. preserved by vinegar or acetic acid — 79.76%, HS Code 200190: The dominant processed mushroom category by value, reflecting strong global demand for shelf-stable mushroom products.
- Fresh or chilled mushrooms — 11.86%, HS Code 070951: Largest fresh mushroom segment, driven by Agaricus cultivation across major producing regions.
- Dried mushrooms and truffles — 4.55%, HS Code 071239: Key high-value category with concentrated exports from Asian producers.
- Mushrooms prepared or preserved — 1.54%, HS Code 200310: Specialised preserved category with growing export presence.
- Other fresh or chilled mushrooms — 1.43%, HS Code 070959: Smaller niche fresh mushroom categories, including specialty varieties.
According to Grand View Research, the global mushroom market is benefiting from rising demand for plant-based protein alternatives, convenience foods, and functional food ingredients, all of which favour processed and preserved categories over traditional fresh supply. Market Growth Reports reinforces this view, citing rising consumption of organic mushrooms as a primary market driver. Studies observe growing diversification into nutraceutical applications, where dried mushrooms and specialty varieties such as lion's mane, reishi, and cordyceps are commanding premium positioning well beyond conventional culinary use.
Who Are the Top Exporting Companies for Each Mushroom HS Code Classification in 2025?
According to TradeInt trade data, the top exporting companies for each mushroom classification in 2025 are led by TABLEROS HISPANOS SLU (dried mushrooms, HS 071231, US$156.10M), CONSERVAS LA COSTEAA SA DE CV (mushrooms prepared or preserved pickled-vinegar based, HS 200190, US$132.56M), and REZA KARIMNEJAD (mushrooms of the genus Agaricus, HS 070951, US$16.99M).
Top mushroom exporting companies by 6-digit HS codes in 2025:
- Mushrooms of the genus Agaricus — HS 070951, REZA KARIMNEJAD: US$16,987,399.69 (17.33% share): Leading global exporter of fresh Agaricus mushrooms.
- Other fresh mushrooms — HS 070959, CÔNG TY TNHH THƯƠNG MẠI DỊCH VỤ VẠN HƯNG LONG: US$1,929,661.98 (16.37%): Vietnamese exporter dominating the other fresh mushroom category.
- Dried mushrooms — HS 071231, TABLEROS HISPANOS SLU: US$156,097,284.41 (33.70%): The highest-value single-company exporter across all mushroom categories.
- Other dried mushrooms — HS 071239, PRICESMART INC: US$13,291,029.53 (35.37%): Leading North American exporter in the other dried mushrooms category.
- Mushrooms prepared or preserved (pickled-vinegar based) — HS 200190, CONSERVAS LA COSTEAA SA DE CV: US$132,557,879.48 (20.12%): Mexican producer dominating the preserved mushroom export category.
- Preserved Mushroom (non-vinegar) — HS 200310, PROCHAMP BV: US$7,637,598.39 (5.60%): Netherlands-based leading exporter in the non-vinegar preserved mushroom category.
The competitive landscape for global mushroom production businesses in 2025 is being reshaped by three converging forces: sustainability expectations, vertical integration, and functional food demand.
Market Data Forecast highlights the rising importance of R&D-driven specialisation, particularly in functional and nutraceutical mushroom applications, where players like Scelta Mushroom Company and Matsuura Mushroom Co. are positioning early.
Conclusion
Global mushroom trade in 2025 is led by Asia Pacific's 15.66 million tons of production, with Vietnam (US$40.5M), Malaysia (US$30.4M), and Indonesia (US$12.0M) driving the highest export values. Processed categories dominate the market at nearly 80% share, while dried and specialty varieties capture premium margins.
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