The regions where most mandarins are produced vary according to season and variety. However, some countries are among the largest mandarin producers in the world: China is the largest mandarin producer in the world, producing over 20 million tons per year. Spain is a major mandarin producer in Europe, producing mainly the Clemenules and Ortaniques varieties. Brazil is an important mandarin producer in South America, producing mainly the Pera and Murcott varieties. In the U.S., mandarins are grown mainly in Florida, California and Texas and produce mainly the Satsuma and Honey varieties. Greece is an important mandarin producer in Europe, producing mainly the Nadorcott and Afourer varieties. Italy is another important mandarin producer in Europe and produces mainly the Tango and Ortanique varieties. Mandarins are also grown in many other regions of the world, including Japan, Morocco, Egypt, Israel, South Africa, and Australia.