The United States remains the largest producer of sorghum with 8.18 million metric tons, despite a slight decline of 2.48% in 2023. Nigeria and Sudan display stable and increasing productions, at 6.7 and 5.0 million metric tons respectively, with Sudan showing a growth of 2.17%. Noteworthy growth is observed in Brazil and Argentina, with increases of 10.58% and 9.32%. Ethiopia, Australia, and Mexico also play important roles.
Future trends to watch include the potential expansion of sorghum production in South America, notably Brazil and Argentina, and the ongoing impacts of climate change on agricultural outputs globally. Innovations in crop resilience and sustainable farming techniques will be pivotal.
Top countries in Sorghum Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 8,180 | 2023 | +71.38% | -2.48% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Nigeria | 6,700 | 2023 | -0.62% | -0.063% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sudan | 5,000 | 2023 | 0% | +2.17% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Mexico | 4,800 | 2023 | -1.88% | +0.42% | View data |
| 5 | 5 India | 4,400 | 2023 | +15.36% | +4.8% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ethiopia | 4,400 | 2023 | +13.49% | -2.62% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Brazil | 3,600 | 2023 | +23.29% | +10.58% | View data |
| 8 | 8 China | 3,000 | 2023 | 0% | +0.62% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Argentina | 2,500 | 2023 | +55.28% | +9.32% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Niger | 1,900 | 2023 | -9.52% | -1.98% | View data |
