The European Union: The World's Largest Wheat Producer
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Wheat is a staple food in many countries. This cereal crop is high in carbohydrates, which are beneficial as a source of energy for the human body.
According to data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the world produced 776.42 million metric tons of wheat as of February 2021/2022. This figure is down 0.28% compared to the previous month and up 0.07% compared to the previous year.
The European Union is the world's largest wheat producer, with a production of 138.9 million metric tons, or 17.89% of total global wheat production.
China is the second largest wheat producer, with a production of 136.95 million metric tons, or 17.64% of total global production.
India is in third place with a production of 109.52 million metric tons. Russia and Russia Winter follow with production of 75.5 million metric tons and 52.5 million metric tons, respectively.
(Also Read: Global Food Prices Hit a 10-Year High in November 2021)
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