The state produces over 80–90% of U.S. processing tomatoes, and up to 30% of the world’s processed tomato products.
We’re right up there with China then.
To expand on our crops.
Summary: California’s Greatest Global Contributions
Crop / Commodity Approx. Global or U.S. Share Export Value / Economic Notes
Almonds ~80% of world almond supply ~$4–5 billion in export revenue
Pistachios Majority of U.S.; top global supplier Nearly $3 billion in exports
Walnuts Dominates U.S. walnut output A top-five export; billions in total value
Grapes / Wine ~90% of U.S. supply Major in wine exports and table grape trade
Strawberries ~90% of U.S. production Exports and fresh domestic consumption
Tomatoes (processing) ~80–90% of U.S., ~30% global processed Used heavily in sauces, canned goods, exports
Lettuce & Vegetables ~90%+ U.S. lettuce supply, large share of leafy greens Major fresh market and export presence
Citrus Fruits ~80% of U.S. citrus Strong export markets globally
Dairy Products ~20% of U.S. milk, highest cash receipts in CA Domestic supply and export of cheese, milk, butter)
This is obviously not true. Maybe it’s true across North America, but California does not produce 50% of the world’s produce.
American produce is not found on the shelves of European supermarkets. Even big franchises like Dominos, they source more locally than that.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomato#Production
China produce the most tomatoes in the world, at 37% of the global supply.
Tomatoes (processing & fresh)
The state produces over 80–90% of U.S. processing tomatoes, and up to 30% of the world’s processed tomato products.
We’re right up there with China then.
To expand on our crops.
Summary: California’s Greatest Global Contributions Crop / Commodity Approx. Global or U.S. Share Export Value / Economic Notes Almonds ~80% of world almond supply ~$4–5 billion in export revenue Pistachios Majority of U.S.; top global supplier Nearly $3 billion in exports Walnuts Dominates U.S. walnut output A top-five export; billions in total value Grapes / Wine ~90% of U.S. supply Major in wine exports and table grape trade Strawberries ~90% of U.S. production Exports and fresh domestic consumption Tomatoes (processing) ~80–90% of U.S., ~30% global processed Used heavily in sauces, canned goods, exports Lettuce & Vegetables ~90%+ U.S. lettuce supply, large share of leafy greens Major fresh market and export presence Citrus Fruits ~80% of U.S. citrus Strong export markets globally Dairy Products ~20% of U.S. milk, highest cash receipts in CA Domestic supply and export of cheese, milk, butter)