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Table 2. World production of currants for 1990, 1995, 2000, and 2001 in metric tons (t).2
| Year | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 70,000y | 175,000 | 208,000 | 212,000 |
| Poland | 130,409 | 154,591 | 33,522 | 180,485 |
| Germany | 146,538 | 169,300 | 140,000 | 140,000 |
| Elsewhere | 131,810 | 126,255 | 118,316 | 126,213 |
| Total | 478,757 | 625,146 | 499,838 | 658,698 |
2Information from United Nations, Food and Agriculture Organization (2002).31 t - 1.1 tons.
•North American currant production is small and unreported on the world market.
•Currants were grown widely in the U.S. and during the late 1800s and early 1900s, when production was halted because of white pine blister rust.