China produces 50% of the world's apples. The next largest producer is the US at 6%!
Yes, even your apples are probably “made in China.” China has had an illustrious history with the apple. Apples have been grown for thousands of years in various parts of Asia and Europe and were brought to North America by European colonists. The original wild ancestors of the apple were found growing wild in the mountains of Xinjiang, China.
The cultivation of the species, most likely beginning on the forested flanks of the Tian Shan mountains, has progressed a long period of time and has lead to the creation of the crab apple. So yeah, China’s definitely had a head start in this game. Take a bite out of the source for more knowledge!