In 2022-23, the International Grains Council’s July report anticipates worldwide wheat production to reach 770 million tonnes, down from 781 million tonnes in 2021-22, with 195 million tonnes available for trade.
Most wheat production comes from a handful of countries and even fewer are major exporters, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. Here’s a look at the top 10 wheat-producing countries worldwide, based on total yield in tonnes from 2000-2020 with 2022-23 production and consumption projections.
LOWELL, MICHIGAN, US — King Milling Co., Michigan’s largest flour miller, on April 10 celebrated the completion of the latest expansion of its flour milling complex. The $47 million project, which began in 2022 and was completed this winter, involved erecting the mill as well as two slipform concrete wheat storage bins that are attached to it. A full report on the new mill will appear in the May issue of World Grain.
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, US — The International Association of Operative Millers’ (IAOM) 128th Annual Conference & Expo will be April 16-18 in Salt Lake City, Utah, US. Along with educational programming, committee meetings and networking opportunities, the event includes the expo. Following are products and services from World Grain advertisers who will be exhibiting at IAOM.