 In Java, the orchards and "pekarangan" (habitation yards) in the villages of Greater Jakarta and West Java, have been known as rambutan production centers since colonial era, with trading center in Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta.Rambutan production is increasing in Australia and, in 1997, was one of the top three tropical fruits produced in Hawaii.The fruit are usually sold fresh and have a short shelf-life, and are commonly used in making jams and jellies, or canned.