Production
In North America, production is primarily in California. The seasonal average f.o.b. shipping-point price for cauliflower in 2004 was $34.00 per 100 pounds ($0.73/kg) according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA.
| Top ten cauliflowers and broccoli producers—11 June 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Country | Production (tonnes) | Footnote |
| People's Republic of China | 8,585,000 | F |
| India | 5,014,500 | |
| United States | 1,240,710 | |
| Spain | 450,100 | |
| Italy | 433,252 | |
| France | 370,000 | F |
| Mexico | 305,000 | F |
| Poland | 277,200 | |
| Pakistan | 209,000 | F |
| United Kingdom | 186,400 | |
| World | 19,107,751 | |
| No symbol = official figure, F = FAO estimate Source: Food And Agricultural Organization of United Nations: Economic And Social Department: The Statistical Division |
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