Key Market Indicators
Ethiopian wheat consumption is projected to reach 4.3 million metric tons by 2026, up from 4.1 million metric tons in 2021. This marks an average annual growth of 0.8%. Since 2017, Ethiopian demand has increased 1.1% each year. In 2021, the country took 23rd place in the ranking, with Iraq coming in ahead at 4.1 million metric tons. India, the US and Pakistan respectively held second, third and fourth places in this ranking. Ethiopian wheat production is expected to reach 6.4 million metric tons by 2026, up from 5.6 million metric tons in 2021. This is an average annual growth rate of 2.4%. Since 1998, Ethiopian production has grown 4.2% each year. In 2021, the country took 23rd place in the ranking, with Hungary surpassing it at 5.6 million metric tons. India, Russia and the US respectively took the top three spots in this ranking.
