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Yemen's wheat consumption is expected to reach 3.7 million metric tons by 2026, up from 3.6 million metric tons in 2021. This growth of 0.6% per year is slightly higher than the 0.4% growth seen since 2017. In 2021, Yemen placed 27th in global wheat consumption rankings, just behind the Philippines with 3.6 million metric tons. India, the United States, and Pakistan placed second, third, and fourth, respectively. Yemen's wheat production is projected to decrease to 51,360 metric tons by 2026, down from 82,380 metric tons in 2021. This 7.9% yearly decline is more pronounced than the 3% drop seen since 1966.
