Key Market Indicators
Irish consumption of wheat is set to reach 533,000 metric tons by 2026, up from 517,000 metric tons in 2021. On average, demand has grown by 0.5% each year since 2017. In 2021, Ireland placed 81st in the global ranking for wheat consumption, behind Mauritania, which had 517,000 metric tons. India, the United States and Pakistan placed 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively. Irish wheat production is set to reach 488,930 metric tons by 2026, down from 548,500 metric tons in 2021. This represents a 1.9% average year-on-year decrease since 1966. In 2021, Ireland was 59th in global production rankings, behind Kyrgyzstan, which had 548,500 metric tons. India, Russia and the United States placed 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively.
