The United States leads global sorghum production, reflecting a 2.21% increase in 2023. Nigeria and Ethiopia saw declines in production in 2023, whereas Argentina showed a remarkable 15.57% increase. Brazil, Myanmar, and Tanzania also experienced positive growth, indicating a strengthening of their sorghum sectors. Hungary and Moldova recorded significant jumps of 36.32% and 64.5%, respectively. In contrast, several countries such as India and Uganda observed decreases, which may impact their domestic markets. The five-year compound annual growth rate illustrates diverse trends, highlighting Argentina's strong growth trajectory and the varying performances across regions.
Future trends to watch include:
- The impact of climate change on sorghum production, particularly in African countries.
- Technological advancements in agriculture that may boost yields in emerging markets.
- Trade policies influencing global trade flows of sorghum.
- Potential shifts towards leveraging sorghum for biofuel production, given rising energy demands.
- Efforts to improve food security in developing regions could spur an increase in sorghum production.
Top countries in Sorghum Gross Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand US Dollars PPP = 2004–2006 | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 2,247,100 | 2023 | +1.29% | +2.21% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Nigeria | 1,438,600 | 2023 | -0.46% | -0.53% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ethiopia | 990,800 | 2023 | +1.19% | -1.92% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Mexico | 937,870 | 2023 | -1.69% | -0.96% | View data |
| 5 | 5 India | 883,210 | 2023 | -3.41% | -3.28% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Argentina | 700,160 | 2023 | +3.76% | +15.57% | View data |
| 7 | 7 China | 670,780 | 2023 | +1.25% | +1.18% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Brazil | 589,680 | 2023 | +2.12% | +3.54% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Burkina Faso | 391,750 | 2023 | +0.94% | -1.35% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Niger | 388,990 | 2023 | +1.83% | -3.21% | View data |
