Wheat: Production
The most evenly spread of the world's big grains
The most evenly spread of the world's big grains What this tab covers Who produces it and how much: world output over recent years, the top producing countries with their shares, USGS world figures for 2024 and 2025, and the largest producing companies globally and in India.China grew 17.6% of world wheat in 2024, India 14.2%, Russia 10.3%, the United States 6.7%, Canada 4.5% and Australia 4.3%. The HHI of 777 makes wheat unconcentrated, the most evenly spread of the major grains. Growth has been slow: 591 Mt in 1990, 585 Mt in 2000, 776 Mt in 2020 and 798 Mt in 2024 (FAOSTAT), about 35% in 34 years. USDA puts 2025/26 output at 844 Mt. Production and exports diverge. China and India eat nearly all they grow, while Russia, Canada, the EU, Australia, the US, Ukraine and Argentina supply the trade.
Wheat · FAOSTAT
Chart: World production of Wheat
World production, tonnes. Hover for values.Top producers 2024
China 17.6% India 14.2% Russia 10.3% United States 6.7% Canada 4.5% Australia 4.3% Pakistan 4.0% France 3.3% Concentration: HHI 777, unconcentrated.Largest producers by company, global
Company volumes are not published on a comparable basis.