Wheat production refers to the total quantity of wheat harvested from agricultural activities within a country or region over a specific period, generally measured in tonnes.
Argentina Wheat Production was 18.51 Million Tonnes in 2024, up 16.8% on 2023. Argentina’s wheat production between 2015 and 2024 demonstrated strong growth and reinforced the country’s position as one of the leading wheat producers and exporters in South America. Wheat production increased from approximately 11.31 million tonnes in 2015 to 18.51 million tonnes in 2024, despite fluctuations caused by weather conditions, rainfall variations, changes in cultivated area, and market conditions.
Argentina Wheat Production moved from 11.31 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 18.51 Million Tonnes in 2024 (+63.6%), an average of +5.6% a year. The series high was 22.15 Million Tonnes in 2021 and the low 11.31 Million Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2021) and low (2015) is 10.84 Million Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +62.6% in 2016.
Among the 27 countries in this dataset, Argentina ranks 8 for 2024, behind China (140.1 Million Tonnes) and India (113.3 Million Tonnes). It accounts for 2.3% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Million Tonnes.
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| Year | Million Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.51 | +16.8% |
| 2023 | 15.85 | +26.3% |
| 2022 | 12.56 | −43.3% |
| 2021Peak | 22.15 | +25.5% |
| 2020 | 17.64 | −10.8% |
| 2019 | 19.78 | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 19.46 | +5.1% |
| 2017 | 18.52 | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 18.40 | +62.6% |
| 2015 Trough | 11.31 | — |
Regional context
Wheat Production by country, 2024, Million Tonnes. Argentina is highlighted.
Data definition
Wheat Production — Wheat production refers to the total quantity of wheat harvested from agricultural activities within a country or region over a specific period, generally measured in tonnes. This macro indicator represents the annual output of wheat cultivation, reflecting changes in farming practices, cultivated area, crop yields, weather conditions, technological advancements, and agricultural productivity. The indicator tracks the volume of wheat produced globally to evaluate production trends, regional performance, and the overall development of the wheat industry.
Wheat production includes the total harvested output of wheat crops grown for food, animal feed, and industrial uses. It covers all varieties and types of wheat cultivated through commercial farming and agricultural practices, including wheat produced by small-scale farmers and large-scale agricultural operations. The indicator includes annual wheat harvest volumes across different countries and regions, capturing variations caused by changes in cultivation area, yield improvements, irrigation, climate conditions, and advancements in farming technology.
Wheat production excludes processed wheat products such as flour, bakery products, pasta, and other wheat-based food items. It does not include wheat imports, exports, trade volumes, storage inventories, or consumption levels. The indicator also excludes other cereal crops such as rice, maize, barley, and oats, as well as post-harvest processing activities and value-added products derived from wheat. Only the primary agricultural production of harvested wheat is considered within this macro indicator.
Wheat Production — Wheat production refers to the total quantity of wheat harvested from agricultural activities within a country or region over a specific period, generally measured in tonnes. This macro indicator represents the annual output of wheat cultivation, reflecting changes in farming practices, cultivated area, crop yields, weather conditions, technological advancements, and agricultural productivity. The indicator tracks the volume of wheat produced globally to evaluate production trends, regional performance, and the overall development of the wheat industry.
Production expanded significantly in the early years, reaching 18.40 million tonnes in 2016 and 18.52 million tonnes in 2017, supported by favorable agricultural policies, improved farming practices, and increased planting activity. Output continued rising to 19.46 million tonnes in 2018 and reached 19.78 million tonnes in 2019. In 2020, production declined slightly to 17.64 million tonnes, before achieving the highest production level of the decade at approximately 22.15 million tonnes in 2021. However, production decreased sharply to 12.56 million tonnes in 2022 due to adverse climatic conditions before recovering to 15.85 million tonnes in 2023 and 18.51 million tonnes in 2024. Wheat cultivation in Argentina is concentrated mainly in the Pampas region, where fertile soils, favorable climate conditions, and advanced agricultural systems provide ideal conditions for large-scale wheat farming. The sector benefits from precision agriculture, improved seed varieties, mechanization, and efficient crop management practices. The wheat production indicator measures the annual harvested quantity of wheat cultivated within Argentina and reflects changes in agricultural productivity, cultivation patterns, and farming efficiency. It includes wheat produced by commercial farms and agricultural producers while excluding processed wheat products, imports, exports, trade volumes, consumption levels, and storage inventories. Argentina’s wheat industry plays an important role in rural development, export earnings, and global grain supply chains. Although production remains influenced by climate variability and market conditions, continuous technological advancement and sustainable farming practices continue to strengthen Argentina’s position as a major wheat-producing nation.
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Wheat production refers to the total quantity of wheat harvested from agricultural activities within a country or region over a specific period, generally measured in tonnes. This macro indicator represents the annual output of wheat cultivation, reflecting changes in farming practices, cultivated area, crop yields, weather conditions, technological advancements, and agricultural productivity. The indicator tracks the volume of wheat produced globally to evaluate production trends, regional performance, and the overall development of the wheat industry.
Argentina Wheat Production was 18.51 Million Tonnes in 2024, up 16.8% on 2023.
Argentina Wheat Production moved from 11.31 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 18.51 Million Tonnes in 2024 (+63.6%), an average of +5.6% a year. The series high was 22.15 Million Tonnes in 2021 and the low 11.31 Million Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 22.15 Million Tonnes in 2021 and the lowest was 11.31 Million Tonnes in 2015.
Included: Wheat production includes the total harvested output of wheat crops grown for food, animal feed, and industrial uses. It covers all varieties and types of wheat cultivated through commercial farming and agricultural practices, including wheat produced by small-scale farmers and large-scale agricultural operations. The indicator includes annual wheat harvest volumes across different countries and regions, capturing variations caused by changes in cultivation area, yield improvements, irrigation, climate conditions, and advancements in farming technology. Excluded: Wheat production excludes processed wheat products such as flour, bakery products, pasta, and other wheat-based food items. It does not include wheat imports, exports, trade volumes, storage inventories, or consumption levels. The indicator also excludes other cereal crops such as rice, maize, barley, and oats, as well as post-harvest processing activities and value-added products derived from wheat. Only the primary agricultural production of harvested wheat is considered within this macro indicator.
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?tab=table&overlay=download-data&Food=Wheat&Metric=Production&Per+capita=false&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Million Tonnes.
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