: China dominates the market, accounting for approximately 65%–71% of global production. Other major producers include Spain, Italy, Turkey, and the United States.
Peaches share the Prunus genus with almonds, cherries, apricots, and plums. Today, they are grown worldwide in temperate regions, with global production exceeding 27 million tonnes annually. Peaches
: In the U.S., Georgia is famously known as the "Peach State," though it currently ranks third in production behind California and South Carolina . Classification and Varieties : China dominates the market, accounting for approximately