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Truffles are highly valued edible fungi and are often used in gourmet cuisine. The top 10 truffle producing countries in the world are:
- Italy
- France
- Spain
- China
- Croatia
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Slovenia
- North Macedonia
- Turkey
These countries produce different varieties of truffles, but the most highly valued and expensive are the black and white truffles that are found in Europe. Truffle production is heavily dependent on climate and soil conditions, and it can take years for truffle trees to mature and produce a significant crop. As a result, truffles are relatively rare and expensive, and they are highly sought after by food enthusiasts and professional chefs.
Top Ten Truffle Mushroom Producing Countries 2016
| Rank | Area | Production (Int $1000) | Production (MT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China, mainland | 9,291,928 | 5,150,000 |
| 2 | Italy | 1,416,342 | 785,000 |
| 3 | United States of America | 700,864 | 388,450 |
| 4 | Netherlands | 553,907 | 307,000 |
| 5 | Poland | 396,936 | 220,000 |
| 6 | Spain | 263,421 | 146,000 |
| 7 | France | 210,329 | 116,574 |
| 8 | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 158,188 | 87,675 |
| 9 | Canada | 147,949 | 82,000 |
| 10 | United Kingdom | 131,891 | 73,100 |
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