In 2022-23, the International Grains Council’s July report anticipates worldwide wheat production to reach 770 million tonnes, down from 781 million tonnes in 2021-22, with 195 million tonnes available for trade.
Most wheat production comes from a handful of countries and even fewer are major exporters, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. Here’s a look at the top 10 wheat-producing countries worldwide, based on total yield in tonnes from 2000-2020 with 2022-23 production and consumption projections.
1- China 2.4 Billion Tonnes
2-India 1.8 Billion Tonnes
3- Russia 1.2 Billion Tonnes
4- the United States 1.2 Billion Tonnes
5- France 767 Million Tonnes
6- Canada 571 Million Tonnes
7- Germany 491 Million Tonnes
8- Pakistan 482 Million Tonnes
9- Australia 456 Million Tonnes
10- Ukraine 433 Million Tonnes