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.
North America Wheat Production was 92.24 Million Tonnes in 2024, up 7% on 2023. North America remained one of the world's leading wheat-producing regions between 2015 and 2024, supported primarily by the United States and Canada, while Mexico contributed a comparatively smaller share of regional output.
North America Wheat Production moved from 87.20 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 92.24 Million Tonnes in 2024 (+5.8%), an average of +0.6% a year. The series high was 98.84 Million Tonnes in 2016 and the low 70.51 Million Tonnes in 2021.
The gap between the series high (2016) and low (2021) is 28.33 Million Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −20% in 2021.
Within North America, U.S. has the highest value in 2024 at 53.65 Million Tonnes, 58.2% of the regional total.
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| Year | Million Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 92.24 | +7% |
| 2023 | 86.21 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | 83.38 | +18.3% |
| 2021 Trough | 70.51 | −20% |
| 2020 | 88.18 | −0.4% |
| 2019 | 88.50 | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 86.60 | +6.6% |
| 2017 | 81.26 | −17.8% |
| 2016Peak | 98.84 | +13.3% |
| 2015 | 87.20 | — |
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.
The region plays a significant role in global wheat supply due to its advanced agricultural infrastructure, extensive cultivated land, high levels of mechanization, and adoption of modern farming technologies. Wheat production trends during the period reflected the combined influence of climatic conditions, crop yields, harvested area, and evolving agricultural practices across the three countries.
The United States consistently remained the largest wheat producer in North America, although production fluctuated throughout the decade. Output declined from approximately 55.84 million tonnes in 2015 to around 44.80 million tonnes in 2021 before recovering to 53.65 million tonnes in 2024. These fluctuations were largely influenced by changing weather conditions, droughts in key producing regions, variations in planted acreage, and yield performance. Canada demonstrated relatively stable long-term growth despite periodic weather-related challenges. Production increased from approximately 27.65 million tonnes in 2015 to 35.94 million tonnes in 2024, supported by improvements in productivity, favourable growing conditions in several years, and the adoption of efficient farming techniques. Mexico accounted for a much smaller share of regional production, with output generally ranging between 2.65 and 3.86 million tonnes during the period, reflecting its comparatively limited wheat cultivation area and greater climatic variability.
Overall, North America's wheat production exhibited resilience despite year-to-year fluctuations caused by adverse weather events, changing input costs, and evolving market conditions. Continued investments in improved seed varieties, precision agriculture, irrigation systems, and sustainable farming practices have strengthened production capacity across the region. Given its strong agricultural base and export-oriented wheat industry, North America is expected to remain a key contributor to global wheat production, supporting international food security and meeting growing demand for wheat-based products.
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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.
North America Wheat Production was 92.24 Million Tonnes in 2024, up 7% on 2023.
North America Wheat Production moved from 87.20 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 92.24 Million Tonnes in 2024 (+5.8%), an average of +0.6% a year. The series high was 98.84 Million Tonnes in 2016 and the low 70.51 Million Tonnes in 2021.
The highest value was 98.84 Million Tonnes in 2016 and the lowest was 70.51 Million Tonnes in 2021.
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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