Analysis of global wheat consumption in 2024 reveals China and India as the leading consumers, with 116.0 and 103.15 million metric tons respectively. The United States and Pakistan follow with approximately 28 million metric tons each. Smaller consumers, such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zambia, show significant growth percentages, while nations like Ukraine and Cuba have experienced declines. Over the past five years, average annual growth rates (CAGR) indicate varying trends across countries, with some showing robust increases and others declining.
Future trends to watch in global wheat consumption include rising demand in emerging economies, shifts due to climate change affecting supply chains, and potential geopolitical impacts on grain exports. Monitoring these dynamics is crucial for predicting shifts in global wheat consumption patterns.
Top countries in Wheat Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 116,000 | 2023 | +0.87% | +2.01% | View data |
| 2 | 2 India | 103,150 | 2023 | +0.96% | +2.62% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United States | 28,170 | 2023 | -0.58% | +0.41% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Pakistan | 28,100 | 2023 | +2.18% | +3.03% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Russia | 23,000 | 2023 | -1.08% | +0.44% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Egypt | 19,300 | 2023 | +0.26% | +0.53% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Iran | 15,800 | 2023 | 0% | +1.59% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Brazil | 11,500 | 2023 | +0.88% | +0.17% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Algeria | 11,500 | 2023 | +0.88% | +1.45% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Morocco | 10,000 | 2023 | +5.26% | +0.2% | View data |
