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Total wheat consumption worldwide from 2000/01 to 2025/2026 (in million metric tons)

Characteristic	Consumption in million metric tons
2025/26*	819.83
2024/25	801.3
2023/24	797.46
2022/23	781.97
2021/22	787.61
2020/21	776.52
2019/20	739.04
2018/19	731.25
2017/18	739.57
2016/17	734.19
2015/16	713.93
2014/15	702.42
2013/14	691.04
2012/13	687.34
2011/12	690.83
2010/11	653.37
2009/10	650.87
2008/09	636.78
2007/08	614.38
2006/07	619.1
2005/06	616.35
2004/05	605.69
2003/04	581.49
2002/03	602.18
2001/02	586.79
2000/01	583.91

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February 2026

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Survey time period

2000/01 to 2025/26; Marketing year

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*Forecast data

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Global consumption of wheat has seen a steady increase since the early 2000s. In the 2024/25 market year, global consumption stood at 801.3 million metric tons. In the marketing year 2025/26, consumtion is forecast to rise further to 819.8 million metric tons.

Global wheat production

Wheat is the second most produced type of grain worldwide, only surpassed by corn. In 2025/26, it is forecast that about 842 million metric tons of wheat will be produced globally. China, the European Union, and India were expected to be the leading producers of wheat that year, each exceeding one million metric tons in production.

Rise of gluten-free diets

Wheat is a staple in many diets, as it is a good source of carbohydrates and can be used to make many food items, such as bread, pasta, and other baked goods. Products made from wheat flour are very high in gluten, meaning those who restrict gluten in their diet need to find an alternative. As of June 2023, 11 percent of U.S. consumers reported following a gluten-free diet. Per capita food use of wheat is not expected to dramatically decrease during this period, though.