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Which crops are important to Hainan’s agriculture besides rice?
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Hainan
Beach on Wuzhizhou Island, far southern Hainan province, China.
Beyond rice, Hainan’s agriculture is diverse, benefiting from the island's tropical climate. Key crops include:
- Industrial and Cash Crops: Hainan is the primary producer of rubber in China. Other significant crops include sugarcane, coffee, tea, black pepper, sisal, cashews, and palm oil.1
- Tropical Fruits: The island produces a variety of fruits, including lychees, mangoes, longans, and pineapples; notably, Hainan is China’s leading producer of pineapples.1
- Coconuts: These are also a leading crop for the province.1
In addition to these crops, the island’s agricultural economy is bolstered by significant marine and freshwater aquaculture, including the production of shrimp, prawns, scallops, pearls, and tilapia.1