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.
South Korea Wheat Production was 0.0374 Million Tonnes in 2024, down 27.9% on 2023. South Korea's wheat production experienced significant fluctuations between 2015 and 2024, reflecting changes in cultivation area, agricultural priorities, climatic conditions, and domestic farming patterns.
South Korea Wheat Production moved from 0.0264 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 0.0374 Million Tonnes in 2024 (+41.4%), an average of +3.9% a year. The series high was 0.0518 Million Tonnes in 2023 and the low 0.0150 Million Tonnes in 2019.
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2019) is 0.0368 Million Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +55% in 2021.
Among the 27 countries in this dataset, South Korea ranks 25 for 2024, behind China (140.1 Million Tonnes) and India (113.3 Million Tonnes). It accounts for 0% 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 | 0.0374 | −27.9% |
| 2023Peak | 0.0518 | +49.9% |
| 2022 | 0.0346 | +31.3% |
| 2021 | 0.0263 | +55% |
| 2020 | 0.0170 | +13.1% |
| 2019 Trough | 0.0150 | −41.7% |
| 2018 | 0.0258 | −31.1% |
| 2017 | 0.0374 | −3.3% |
| 2016 | 0.0387 | +46.4% |
| 2015 | 0.0264 | — |
Regional context
Wheat Production by country, 2024, Million Tonnes. South Korea 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.
Wheat production in South Korea remains relatively small compared with other Asian producers due to limited agricultural land, strong competition from rice cultivation, and dependence on wheat imports for domestic consumption. Production increased from approximately 26.43 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 38.71 thousand tonnes in 2016 before slightly declining to 37.43 thousand tonnes in 2017. Output decreased significantly in 2018 and 2019, reaching 25.79 thousand tonnes and 15.02 thousand tonnes, respectively, due to reduced cultivation and changing agricultural conditions. Production remained low in 2020 at approximately 16.99 thousand tonnes but recovered gradually in subsequent years. Output increased to 26.32 thousand tonnes in 2021 and 34.56 thousand tonnes in 2022 before reaching a decade-high level of 51.81 thousand tonnes in 2023. Production declined slightly to 37.38 thousand tonnes in 2024 but remained above several earlier years. South Korea has focused on improving domestic wheat production through government initiatives, research programmes, improved varieties, and efforts to increase self-sufficiency in key agricultural commodities. Adoption of modern farming technologies and improved cultivation methods has supported productivity improvements. However, limited farmland availability, labour challenges, and competition from imported wheat continue to restrict large-scale expansion. Despite its smaller production volume, wheat remains strategically important for agricultural diversification and food security. Continued investment in research, farmer support programmes, and sustainable cultivation practices is expected to strengthen South Korea's wheat industry and improve domestic production capacity over the long term.
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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.
South Korea Wheat Production was 0.0374 Million Tonnes in 2024, down 27.9% on 2023.
South Korea Wheat Production moved from 0.0264 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 0.0374 Million Tonnes in 2024 (+41.4%), an average of +3.9% a year. The series high was 0.0518 Million Tonnes in 2023 and the low 0.0150 Million Tonnes in 2019.
The highest value was 0.0518 Million Tonnes in 2023 and the lowest was 0.0150 Million Tonnes in 2019.
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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