10 World’s Biggest Wheat Producers- According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), there are 10 World’s Biggest Wheat Producers in 2021. These countries are huge producers of Wheat. In 2021, the total harvested area of wheat around 220 million hectares (ha) with recorded production of around 770 million tons. Statistically, wheat become one of the most planted crops in the world besides Maize (Zea Mays), Soybean (Glycine max), Paddy (Oryza sativa).
Biologically, this crop, wheat, can be included in Family: Poaceae; Subfamily: Pooideae; Supertribe: Triticodae; Tribe: Triticeae; Genus: Triticum L. Because of its classification in Poaceace family, this crop, wheat, still has close relationship with Barley (H. vulgare), Maize (Zea mays), Bamboo (Bambusoideae), and Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum). All of them has the same family of poacece.
The World’s Production and Harvested Areas of Wheat From Time to Time
| Years | Harvested Areas | Production of Wheat |
|---|---|---|
| (Hectares) | (Tons) | |
| 2000 | 215,129,132 | 587,648,160 |
| 2001 | 214,551,062 | 588,243,586 |
| 2002 | 214,893,609 | 592,045,286 |
| 2003 | 207,427,533 | 549,974,473 |
| 2004 | 215,679,406 | 634,666,010 |
| 2005 | 221,665,780 | 627,020,836 |
| 2006 | 212,558,975 | 614,381,123 |
| 2007 | 215,449,040 | 606,595,140 |
| 2008 | 222,130,344 | 680,294,443 |
| 2009 | 225,199,134 | 683,639,171 |
| 2010 | 215,602,999 | 640,803,465 |
| 2011 | 220,263,251 | 696,898,368 |
| 2012 | 217,917,933 | 673,736,909 |
| 2013 | 218,700,194 | 710,169,468 |
| 2014 | 219,755,320 | 728,757,761 |
| 2015 | 223,335,832 | 741,845,269 |
| 2016 | 219,156,976 | 748,432,483 |
| 2017 | 218,288,892 | 772,305,496 |
| 2018 | 213,828,044 | 732,235,584 |
| 2019 | 215,693,643 | 764,063,333 |
| 2020 | 217,898,510 | 756,949,628 |
| 2021 | 220,759,739 | 770,877,073 |
| Source : FAOSTAT, 2022 | ||
In the last 20 years, from 2000 to 2021, the world’s production of wheat has gradually increased from time to time. In 2000, the production of wheat just 587 million tons and it had increased to 770 million tons in the year of 2021. from the last 20 years, the growth of production around 9 tons annually. Meanwhile, the harvested area has relatively small increased with 215 million hectares(Ha) in 2000 and became 220 million hectares (Ha) in 2021.
Geographically, based on the Region/continents statistics, Wheat has been planted into several regions of the world. Asia, Europe, and America regions still the biggest main regions of wheat cultivation in 2020. Meanwhile, Asia regions still becomes the biggest continent in wheat cultivation with output of wheat around 347 million tonnes, followed by Europe in the second place with production around 255 million tonnes. Furthermore, the production of wheat from Americas continent around 117 million tonnes. Finally, Oceania and Africa have small production with 14 million tonnes and 25 million tonnes, respectively.
Based on the Country regions, there are 10 World’s Biggest Wheat Producers 2021. All these data were obtained from FAO Statistical Corporate Database in 2022. Here is the rank of 10 World’s Biggest Wheat Producers.
The Rank 10 World’s Biggest Wheat Producers
| Ranks | Countries | Production of Wheat in 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| (Tons) | ||
| 1 | China, mainland | 136,946,000 |
| 2 | India | 109,590,000 |
| 3 | Russian Federation | 76,057,258 |
| 4 | United States of America | 44,790,360 |
| 5 | France | 36,559,450 |
| 6 | Ukraine | 32,183,300 |
| 7 | Australia | 31,922,555 |
| 8 | Pakistan | 27,464,081 |
| 9 | Canada | 22,296,100 |
| 10 | Germany | 21,459,200 |
| Source : FAOSTAT, 2022 | ||
Brief Description of 10 World’s Biggest Wheat Producers
1.China- 1st World’s Biggest Wheat Producers in 2021
China still became the biggest producers of Wheat in 2021. Statistically, according to FAO Statistical Database, the production of Wheat from China around 136,946,000 tonnes. Geographically, there are some provinces that become the main region of Wheat in China. These provinces are Henan, Anhui, Shandong, Hebei, Jiangsu, and Xinjian. Genetically, the Winter and Spring wheat can be found in this country. In China, the production of Winter Wheat can contribute more than 90% of overall nationwide production in China. Spring Wheat just contributes around 5% of Nationwide production.
2.India- 2nd World’s Biggest Wheat Producers in 2021
India is the 2nd biggest producer of Wheat in 2021. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database, the production of Wheat from Mahatma Gandhi’s country reached 109,590,000 tonnes. Geographically, the main region of Wheat cultivation in India are in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, and Gujarat. Basically, most of wheat cultivation in India concentrated in the northern region of India. Genetically, there are some popular wheats that cultivated in India. These cultivars include VL-832, VL-804, HS-365, HS-240, HD2687, WH-147, WH-542, PBW-343, WH-896(d), PDW-233(d), UP-2338, PBW-502, Shresth (HD 2687), Aditya (HD 2781), HW-2044, HW-1085, NP-200(di), HW-741.
3.Russian Federation- 3rd World’s Biggest Wheat Producers in 2021
Russian Federation still becomes the 3rd world’s biggest wheat producers in 2021. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of Wheat from Russia reached 76,057,258 tonnes. Based on the area, the spring wheat cultivation can be mostly found Siberia, Volga, Urals, Central provinces. Meanwhile, the winter wheat can be found in Southern, Central, Volga, and North Caucasus. In the Russia, Winter Wheat can contribute around 72% of annual production and Spring wheat just contributes around 28%.
4.United States of America- 4th World’s Biggest Wheat Producers in 2021
The United States of America still become the 4th World’s Biggest Wheat Producers in 2021. Statistically, the production of Wheat from United States of America reached 44,790,360 tonnes. Based on the geographical area, the winter wheat from United States of America can be found mostly in Kansas, Washington, Oklahoma, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Texas, Nebraska, and Oregon. Meanwhile, the spring wheat can be found mostly in North Dakota, Montana, and Minnesota. In the USA, Winter Wheat still contributes 68% of annual production and Spring wheat just contributes around 32%.
5.France- 5th World’s Biggest Wheat Producers in 2021
France still one of the biggest producers of wheat from Europe. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of Wheat from France reached 36,559,450 tonnes. Geographically, the main area of Wheat cultivation located in Paris Basin.
6.Ukraine- 6th World’s Biggest Wheat Producers in 2021
Ukraine is the 6th biggest producer. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of Wheat from Ukraine reached 32,183,300 tonnes. Geographically, there are some regions of wheat production in Ukraine. Some of the Ukraine’s wheat area are found mostly in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, and Odesa Oblast.
7. Australia
Australia become the 7th World’s biggest Wheat Producer in 2021. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database in 2021, the production of Wheat from Australia reached 31.9 million tons. Geographically, in Australia, there are several major areas of wheat cultivation. Some of the main cultivation areas of wheat are Western Australia, New South Wales, and South Australia.
Based on the type of wheat, there is some common wheat that are mostly cultivated in Australia. Some of them are Australian Prime Hard (APH), Australian Hard (AH), Australian Premium White (APW), Australian Noodle Wheat (ANW), Australian Standard White (ASW), Australian Premium Durum (ADR), and Australian Soft (ASFT).
8.Pakistan- 8th World’s Biggest Wheat Producers in 2021
Pakistan is the next biggest producer from Asia Region. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database, the production of Wheat from Pakistan in 2021 reached 27,464,081 tonnes. Geographically, some of the cultivation regions of Wheat in Pakistan can be found mostly in Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan.
9.Canada- 9th World’s Biggest Wheat Producers in 2021
Canada is the next biggest producer of Wheat from America Regions. Statistically, the production of Wheat from Canada reached 22,296,100 tonnes in 2021. Geographically, based on the geographical area, the winter wheat from Canada can be mostly found in Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba provinces. Meanwhile, the spring wheat can be cultivated in some Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba provinces.
10.Germany- 10th World’s Biggest Wheat Producers in 2021
Germany is the 10th biggest producer from Europe region. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of Wheat from Germany reached 21,459,200 tonnes. Geographically, there are some regions in Germany as the main area of Wheat in Germany. Some of the regions located in Bayern, Niedersachsen, Sachsen-Anhalt, and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
11.Türkiye- 11th World’s Biggest Wheat Producers in 2021
Türkiye is the next biggest producer of Wheat in 2021. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of wheat from Turkey reached 17,650,000 tonnes. Geographically, in Turkey, some of the main regions of Wheat production located in Central Anatolia, Southeast Anatolia, Marmara, and Mediterranean.
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