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The Top 5 Cherry Producing Countries
| Country | Production 2007 | Production 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Turkey | 398,141 m/t | 245,000 m/t |
2 |
United States of America | 281,862 m/t | 256,824 m/t |
3 |
Iran | 225,000 m/t | 174,576 m/t |
4 |
Italy | 106,189 m/t | 95,169 m/t |
5 |
Russia | 100,000 m/t | 100,000 m/t |
Sources: FAOSTAT data, 2007 (last accessed by Top 5 of Anything: March 2010).
List Notes: Production is in metric tonnes (m/t) for the year 2007 (latest year available). Data for Russia is unofficial.
- Cherry pits actually contain amygdalin which is a compound of Cyanide. Apple seeds, peach and apricot pits also contain this compound, the latter in potentially harmful amounts.
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