World's Largest Clove Producer in 2024: Facts and Figures
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| World's Largest Producer | Indonesia |
| Global Contribution | Over 70% of global clove production |
| Production in 2024 | 109,600 metric tons |
| Top Consumer | Indonesia consumes nearly 90% of its own production |
| Top Producing Countries | 1. Indonesia (109,600 MT) |
| 2. Madagascar (10,986 MT) | |
| 3. United Republic of Tanzania (6,850 MT) | |
| 4. Sri Lanka (3,920 MT) | |
| 5. Comoros (2,402 MT) | |
| 6. Kenya (1,800 MT) | |
| 7. China (1,200 MT) | |
| 8. Malaysia (219 MT) | |
| 9. Grenada (33 MT) | |
| Uses of Cloves | Culinary: Flavoring soups, stews, meats, sauces, rice dishes, etc. |
| Medicinal: Pain relief, treating infections, toothaches, gum disease, etc. | |
| Industrial: Perfumes, soaps, food preservation | |
| Agricultural: Wood protection in heritage conservation | |
| Other: Aroma enhancement in betel quids and Indonesian kretek cigarettes |