In 2023, Russia led global buckwheat production with 57.67%, followed by China with 19.2%. The U.S. was a distant third at 5.59%. Significant contractions were noted in Ukraine and China with declines of 15.66% and 7.25%, respectively. Conversely, Japan and Canada saw increases of 7.96% and 6.95%, respectively. Over the past five years, growth in buckwheat production has varied, with Japan and Tanzania increasing, while Ukraine and China decreased.
Future trends to watch include the continuation of growth in Canada's and Japan's production, potentially influencing global market dynamics, while political and environmental factors may impact top producers like Ukraine and China.
Top countries in Buckwheat Production Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Russia | 57.67 | 2023 | +0.047% | -0.98% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 19.2 | 2023 | -8.91% | -7.25% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United States | 5.59 | 2023 | +0.51% | +0.57% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Brazil | 4.42 | 2023 | +1.02% | +1.13% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ukraine | 3.8 | 2023 | -15.05% | -15.66% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Kazakhstan | 3.67 | 2023 | -1.44% | -7.35% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Japan | 2.77 | 2023 | +2.08% | +7.96% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Tanzania | 1.7 | 2023 | +3.3% | +3.53% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Canada | 1.37 | 2023 | +5.66% | +6.95% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belarus | 1.07 | 2023 | -1.04% | -2.34% | View data |
