Did you know China is No.1 Wheat Producer in the world ?

 

As per research reports, China is No.1 Wheat Producer in the world, followed by India which is the second largest producer of wheat in the world, after China. In 2021, India produced 98.5 million tonnes of wheat, which was about 8.7% of the world's total wheat production. The top 5 wheat producing countries in the world are:

1. China: 134.3 million tonnes
2. India: 98.5 million tonnes
3. Russia: 85.9 million tonnes
4. United States: 47.4 million tonnes
5. France: 36.9 million tonnes

Wheat is a staple food for millions of people in India, and it is also an important export crop. The states of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, and Gujarat are the major wheat producing states in India.

India's wheat production in 2022 was estimated to be 112.18 million tonnes, which is higher by 4.44 million tonnes than the production achieved during 2021. The wheat production in India for 2023 is estimated to be 112.74 million tonnes, which is also a record high.