Falling to a series low
Mexico Wheat Production moved from 3.71 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 2.65 Million Tonnes in 2024 (−28.6%), an average of −3.7% a year. The series high was 3.86 Million Tonnes in 2016 and the low 2.65 Million Tonnes in 2024.
What Mexico Wheat Production shows
Mexico Wheat Production was 2.65 Million Tonnes in 2024, down 23.8% on 2023. Mexico's wheat production remained relatively stable between 2015 and 2024, although annual output experienced moderate fluctuations due to climatic conditions, irrigation availability, and changing its cultivation patterns.
A 31.4% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2016) and low (2024) is 1.21 Million Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −23.8% in 2024.
Ranks 16 of 27 countries covered
Among the 27 countries in this dataset, Mexico ranks 16 for 2024, behind China (140.1 Million Tonnes) and India (113.3 Million Tonnes). It accounts for 0.3% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Mexico Wheat Production by year
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 Trough | 2.65 | −23.8% |
| 2023 | 3.48 | −3.7% |
| 2022 | 3.61 | +10% |
| 2021 | 3.28 | +9.9% |
| 2020 | 2.99 | −7.9% |
| 2019 | 3.24 | +10.2% |
| 2018 | 2.94 | −16% |
| 2017 | 3.50 | −9.3% |
| 2016Peak | 3.86 | +4.1% |
| 2015 | 3.71 | — |
Regional context
How Mexico compares in North America
Wheat Production by country, 2024, Million Tonnes. Mexico is highlighted.
1U.S.53.65
2Canada35.94
3Mexico2.65
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
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.
About this 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.
Wheat is the primarily grown in irrigated agricultural regions in the northern and central parts of the country, where production depends heavily on water resources and favourable growing conditions. Production stood at approximately 3.71 million tonnes in 2015 before increasing slightly to 3.86 million tonnes in 2016, representing the highest output during the study period. Production subsequently declined to 3.50 million tonnes in 2017 and 2.94 million tonnes in 2018 due to reduced harvested area and climatic variability. Although output recovered modestly to 3.24 million tonnes in 2019, it remained below earlier levels before declining again to 2.99 million tonnes in 2020. Production improved during 2021 and 2022, reaching 3.28 million tonnes and 3.61 million tonnes, respectively, before easing to 3.48 million tonnes in 2023 and 2.65 million tonnes in 2024. These fluctuations reflect the sector's sensitivity to water availability, irrigation infrastructure, input costs, and weather conditions. Mexico continues to invest in improved seed varieties, efficient irrigation systems, and sustainable farming practices to enhance wheat productivity and resource efficiency. Despite contributing a smaller share of global wheat production than major producing countries, wheat remains an important cereal crop supporting domestic food processing and consumption. Continued technological improvements, water management initiatives, and agricultural modernization are expected to strengthen long-term productivity, although future production will remain closely linked to climatic conditions and water resource availability.
- Indicator
- Wheat Production
- Country
- Mexico
- Region
- North America
- Unit
- Million Tonnes
- Coverage
- 2015–2024, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mexico 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.
What was Mexico Wheat Production in 2024?
Mexico Wheat Production was 2.65 Million Tonnes in 2024, down 23.8% on 2023.
How has Mexico Wheat Production changed between 2015 and 2024?
Mexico Wheat Production moved from 3.71 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 2.65 Million Tonnes in 2024 (−28.6%), an average of −3.7% a year. The series high was 3.86 Million Tonnes in 2016 and the low 2.65 Million Tonnes in 2024.
Which year had the highest and lowest Mexico Wheat Production?
The highest value was 3.86 Million Tonnes in 2016 and the lowest was 2.65 Million Tonnes in 2024.
What does the Mexico Wheat Production data include and exclude?
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.
Where does the Mexico Wheat Production data come from?
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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