The analysis of global wheat losses in 2024 reveals significant variations among countries. India experiences the highest wheat loss at 6.15 million metric tons, followed by China and the United States with 3.0 and 2.21 million metric tons, respectively. The year-on-year changes are notable, with India showing a slight increase of 0.53%, while the United States saw a decrease of 1.09%. Countries like Iran and Russia are experiencing higher increases in wheat losses, 1.78% and 3.17% respectively, while notable declines are observed in Afghanistan and Morocco at -2.6% and -10.43%. The five-year CAGR highlights an average annual growth, suggesting a persistent global trend in wheat loss variation.
Future trends to watch in global wheat losses include potential impacts of climate change, geopolitical instability affecting major wheat-producing regions, and advancements in agricultural technology to minimize post-harvest losses. Developing nations may observe higher variability in their wheat loss percentages due to less resilient agricultural infrastructure.
Top countries in Wheat Losses by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 India | 6,150 | 2023 | +0.44% | +0.53% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 3,000 | 2023 | +0.47% | +0.7% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United States | 2,210 | 2023 | -1.12% | -1.09% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Egypt | 1,750 | 2023 | -1.02% | -0.6% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Algeria | 892 | 2023 | +1.25% | +0.55% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Iran | 721 | 2023 | +1.69% | +1.78% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 697 | 2023 | -0.29% | +0.79% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Pakistan | 625 | 2023 | -0.32% | -0.064% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Kazakhstan | 510 | 2023 | +4.72% | -0.078% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ukraine | 510 | 2023 | +0.39% | +0.32% | View data |
