10 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Wheat

 

10 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Wheat- According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), there are 10 World’s Biggest Wheat Producers in 2023. These countries are huge producers of wheat. In 2023, the total harvested area of wheat was around 220 million hectares (ha) with recorded production of around 798 million tons. Statistically, wheat has 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 the Poaceae family, this crop, wheat, still has close relationships with Barley (H. vulgare), Maize (Zea mays), Bamboo (Bambusoideae), and Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum). All of them have the same family of poacece.

The World’s Production and Harvested Areas of Wheat From 2000 to 2023

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
2022	219,033,837	811,384,837
2023	220,407,070	798,975,306
Source: FAOSTAT, 2025

In the last 20 years, from 2000 to 2023, the world’s production of wheat has gradually increased from time to time. In 2000, the production of wheat was just 587 million tons, and it had increased to 798 million tons in the year 2023. from the last 20 years, the growth of production is around 9 tons annually. Meanwhile, the harvested area has relatively slight increase with 215 million hectares (Ha) in 2000 and became 220 million hectares (Ha) in 2023.

 

The World’s Production of Wheat based on Continental Regions in 2023

Continental Region	Production of Wheat in 2023
	(Tons)
Africa	26,348,748
Americas	109,433,588
Asia	352,340,810
Europe	269,261,046
Oceania	41,591,113
Source: FAOSTAT, 2025

 

Geographically, based on the Region/continents statistics, Wheat has been planted into several regions of the world. Asia, Europe, and America regions are still the biggest main regions of wheat cultivation in 2020. Meanwhile, Asia regions still become the biggest continent in wheat cultivation with output of wheat around 353 million tons, followed by Europe in second place with production around 269 million tons. Furthermore, the production of wheat from America's continent is around 109 million tons. Finally, Oceania and Africa have small production with 41 million tons and 26 million tons, respectively.

Based on the Country regions, there are 10 World’s Biggest Wheat Producers 2023. All these data were obtained from FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT) in 2025. Here is the rank of 10 World’s Biggest Wheat Producers.

 

The Rank 10 World’s Biggest Wheat Country Producers of Wheat

Rank	Country Producers of Wheat	Production in 2023
		(Tons)
1	China, mainland	136,590,100
2	India	110,553,675
3	Russian Federation	91,500,000
4	United States of America	49,313,930
5	Australia	41,199,486
6	France	35,995,570
7	Canada	31,954,115
8	Pakistan	28,160,500
9	Türkiye	22,000,000
10	Ukraine	21,625,170
Source: FAOSTAT, 2025

 

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Brief Description of 10 World’s Biggest Wheat Producers

 

1.China- 1^st World’s Biggest Wheat Producers in 2023   

China still became the biggest producer of wheat in 2023. Statistically, according to the FAO Statistical Database, the production of wheat from China is around 136,590,100 tons. Geographically, there are some provinces that become the main wheat region of China. These provinces are Henan, Anhui, Shandong, Hebei, Jiangsu, and Xinjiang. 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- 2^nd World’s Biggest Wheat Producers in 2023

India is the 2^nd biggest country producer of wheat in 2023. According to the FAO Statistical Corporate Database, the production of wheat from Mahatma Gandhi’s country reached 110,553,675 tons. Geographically, the main regions of wheat cultivation in India are in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, and Gujarat. Basically, most wheat cultivation in India concentrated in the northern region of India. Genetically, there are some popular wheats that are 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- 3^rd World’s Biggest Wheat Producers in 2023       

Russian Federation still becomes the 3^rd world’s biggest wheat producers in 2023. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of wheat from Russia reached 91,500,000 tons. Based on the area, the spring wheat cultivation can be mostly found in Siberia, Volga, Urals, and Central provinces. Meanwhile, the winter wheat can be found in Southern, Central, Volga, and North Caucasus. In Russia, Winter Wheat can contribute around 72% of annual production and Spring wheat just contributes around 28%.

4.United States of America- 4^th World’s Biggest Wheat Producers in 2023           

The United States of America still become the 4^th World’s Biggest Wheat Producers in 2023. Statistically, the production of wheat from the United States of America reached 49,313,930 tons. Based on the geographical area, the winter wheat from the United States of America can be found mostly in Kansas, Washington, Oklahoma, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Texas, Nebraska, and Oregon. Meanwhile, 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%.

In the United States, there are six primaries cultivated of wheat, namely hard red winter, hard red spring, soft red winter, hard white, soft white, and durum. Specifically, Hard Red Winter Wheat is commonly Grown in the fall and harvested in the spring and summer, and this wheat is known to be used for bread, all-purpose flour, and Asian noodles. Secondly, Hard Red Spring Wheat is cultivated in the spring and harvested in late summer/early fall, known for its high protein content and this is used for hearth breads, rolls, croissants, bagels, and pizza crust. Furthermore, Soft Red Winter Wheat is planted in the fall and harvested in the spring/summer, which has lower protein content than hard red wheat. Functionally, Soft Red Winter is ideal for making cookies, crackers, pastries, and flatbread. Hard White Wheat is known for its milder, sweeter flavor and it is used for whole wheat flour, pan breads, tortillas, and Asian noodles. In addition, Soft White Wheat has a characteristic of Low protein content, high extraction rates and this is usually Used for Suitable for cakes, pastries, Asian-style noodles, and Middle Eastern flatbreads. Lastly, Durum Wheat has a characteristic of the hardest wheat, with a high protein and gluten content, ideal for pasta, couscous, and some Mediterranean breads.

 

5. Australia

Australia become the 5^th World’s biggest Wheat Producer in 2023. According to the FAO Statistical Corporate Database in 2025, the production of Wheat from Australia reached 41,199,486 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.

Commonly, Australian Wheat can be classified into three key categories: Premium Hard Wheats, General-Purpose Wheats, and Specialty Wheats. The Premium Hard wheats consist of Australian Prime Hard (APH), Australian Hard (AH), and Australian Premium White (APW). Australian Prime Hard (APH) has High protein milling white wheat ideally suited for high volume European breads, yellow alkaline noodles, fresh ramen noodles, dry noodles, and wonton skins. Furthermore, Australian Hard (AH) is high to mid protein white-grained wheats, ideal for European pan and hearth breads, Middle Eastern style flat breads, yellow alkaline noodles, dry white salted noodles, and steamed products. In addition, Australian Premium White (APW) is Mid protein hard white wheat, to produce a variety of noodle types, including Hokkien, instant and fresh noodles, and Middle Eastern and sub-continental flat breads and Chinese steamed bread. It can also be widely used as a blending of wheat in a range of baking processes internationally and is the mainstay of the domestic baking industry.

In Australia, general-purpose wheat refers to Australian Standard White (ASW) and Australian Premium White (APW), which are versatile and widely used in various food products. Australian Standard White (ASW) is a highly versatile, low protein white wheat representing excellent value for straight milling or blending purposes. This multi-purpose wheat is used to produce Middle Eastern, Indian, and Iranian-style flat breads, European style-breads and rolls, and Chinese steamed bread. Australian Premium White (APW) is a dry, clean, hard-grained white wheat with competitive milling performance and sound falling number. Commonly, it is used for general purpose requirements and for blending by flour millers.

Specialty wheats are Australian Premium Durum (ADR), Australian Soft (ASTF), Australian Innovative Wheat (AIW), Australian Noodle (ANW), Australian Premium Noodle (APWN). Australian Premium Durum (ADR) is used in the production of North African and Middle Eastern products such as couscous, hearth, and flat breads. Australian Soft (ASTF) is suited to make biscuit, cake, pastry, and steamed bun production. Australian Premium Noodle (APWN) is mainly used in an export blend with ANW for a range of white salted and instant noodle types in specific Asian markets. The flour of Australian Noodle (ANW) is used to produce Udon-style noodles.

6.France- 6^th World’s Biggest Wheat Producers in 2023 

France is still one of the biggest producers of wheat from Europe. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of wheat from France reached 35,995,570 tons. Geographically, the main area of Wheat cultivation is in Paris Basin.

7.Canada- 7^th World’s Biggest Wheat Producers in 2023              

Canada is the next biggest producer of Wheat from America Regions. Statistically, the production of Wheat from Canada reached 31,954,115 tons in 2023. 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.

8.Pakistan- ^8th World’s Biggest Wheat Producers in 2023            

Pakistan is the next biggest producer from Asia Region. According to the FAO Statistical Corporate Database, the production of Wheat from Pakistan in 2023 reached 28,160,500 tons. Geographically, some of the cultivation regions of Wheat in Pakistan can be found mostly in Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan.

9.Türkiye- 9^th World’s Biggest Wheat Producers in 2023                       

Türkiye is the next biggest producer of Wheat in 2023. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of wheat from Türkiye reached 22,000,000 tons. Geographically, in Türkiye, some of the main regions of wheat production are in Central Anatolia, Southeast Anatolia, Marmara, and Mediterranean.

10.Ukraine- 10^th World’s Biggest Wheat Producers in 2023                           

Ukraine is the 10^th biggest producer. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of wheat from Ukraine reached 21,625,170 tons. Geographically, there are some regions of wheat production in Ukraine. Some of Ukraine's wheat areas are found mostly in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, and Odesa Oblast.

11. Germany- ^10th World’s Biggest Wheat Producers in 2021                         

Germany is the 10^th biggest producer from Europe region. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of wheat from Germany reached 21,459,200 tons. Geographically, there are some regions in Germany as the main area of wheat in Germany. Some of the regions are Bayern, Niedersachsen, Sachsen-Anhalt, and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

 

The Summary of 10 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Wheat

Bibliography of 10 World’s Biggest Wheat Producers 2023

 

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FAOSTAT. 2025. Production of Production share of Wheat by region 2023. Accessed via https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL/visualize on July 25th, 2025.

AEGIC. 2023. Australia Grain Production. Accessed via
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