Wisconsin produces the most cranberries of any state in the United States, accounting for over 60% of the nation's total production in recent years.

Leading Cranberry States

• Wisconsin is by far the largest producer, with over 5 million barrels in 2023 and nearly 61% of nationwide output in 2024.

• Other prominent cranberry-producing states include Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Oregon, but each produces much less compared to Wisconsin.

Reasons for Wisconsin's Dominance

• The state's climate, acidic soils, and abundant water resources are ideal for cranberry cultivation, particularly for the flooded bogs used in commercial production.

• Wisconsin has more acreage devoted to cranberries and a long history of multigenerational family farms specializing in the crop.

Summary Table

State| 2023 Production (Barrels)| Share of U.S. Total
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Wisconsin| 5.01M – 5.47M79| ~60% – 61%76
Massachusetts| 1.8M – 2.2M759| ~22% – 24%
Oregon| 560K75| ~7%
New Jersey| 520K – 580K75| ~7%

Wisconsin is indisputably the top cranberry producer in the country, far surpassing all other states in output and share.