Asia-Pacific leads the world in clove production, with Indonesia at the forefront. Indonesia accounts for over 70% of global production, primarily driven by smallholder farmers. Sri Lanka and China follow as major producers. In 2022, Indonesia's clove production reached 133,955 metric tons, while...
Cloves (dīng xiāng, 丁香) are the dried flower buds of an evergreen tree in the myrtle family. Native to the Maluku Islands (once known as “The Spice Islands”) of Indonesia, they are now cultivated in several tropical regions, including India, Sri Lanka, and Madagascar. The name “c...