Wheat production in Russia
In 2024 Russia produced 82.6 million t of wheat, the 3rd largest in the world (10.3% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 38%. The record was 104 million t in 2022. Area harvested: 27.0 million ha, yield 3.1 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is from an external organisation.
- Production, 2024
- 82.6 million t
- World rank
- 3 of 122
- 10-year change
- +38%
- Record
- 104 million t
- 2022
Wheat in Russia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Russia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 10.3%
- 8.2% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 3.1
- world 3.6 (−16%)
- kg per person
- 570
- world 97.8
- 10-year change
- +38%
- world +9.1%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 140,100,000 | 17.5% |
| 2 | India | 113,292,368 | 14.2% |
| 3 | Russia | 82,588,000 | 10.3% |
| 4 | United States | 53,650,020 | 6.7% |
| 5 | Canada | 35,938,839 | 4.5% |
Map of world production of wheat
Share of the world total; Russia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 82,588,000 | −11% | 26,953,256 | 3.06 |
| 2023 | 92,770,000 | −11% | 28,773,977 | 3.22 |
| 2022 | 104,233,944 | +37% | 29,354,766 | 3.55 |
| 2021 | 76,060,948 | −11% | 27,918,333 | 2.72 |
| 2020 | 85,896,326 | +15% | 28,864,312 | 2.98 |
| 2019 | 74,452,692 | +3.2% | 27,558,617 | 2.70 |
| 2018 | 72,136,149 | −16% | 26,472,051 | 2.72 |
| 2017 | 86,002,542 | +17% | 27,517,354 | 3.13 |
| 2016 | 73,345,679 | +19% | 27,312,777 | 2.69 |
| 2015 | 61,785,799 | +3.5% | 25,870,340 | 2.39 |
| 2014 | 59,711,382 | +15% | 23,907,772 | 2.50 |
| 2013 | 52,090,797 | +38% | 23,371,410 | 2.23 |
| 2012 | 37,719,640 | −33% | 21,277,882 | 1.77 |
| 2011 | 56,239,994 | +35% | 24,835,516 | 2.26 |
| 2010 | 41,507,581 | −33% | 21,639,828 | 1.92 |
| 2009 | 61,739,751 | −3.2% | 26,632,864 | 2.32 |
| 2008 | 63,765,140 | +29% | 26,070,300 | 2.45 |
| 2007 | 49,367,973 | +9.9% | 23,500,500 | 2.10 |
| 2006 | 44,926,880 | −5.6% | 23,049,100 | 1.95 |
| 2005 | 47,614,681 | +4.8% | 24,682,600 | 1.93 |
| 2004 | 45,433,661 | +33% | 22,919,900 | 1.98 |
| 2003 | 34,069,788 | −33% | 20,005,600 | 1.70 |
| 2002 | 50,622,106 | +7.7% | 24,477,700 | 2.07 |
| 2001 | 46,996,294 | +36% | 22,832,700 | 2.06 |
| 2000 | 34,460,052 | +11% | 21,346,000 | 1.61 |
| 1999 | 30,996,953 | +15% | 19,755,200 | 1.57 |
| 1998 | 26,994,700 | −39% | 19,858,200 | 1.36 |
| 1997 | 44,235,132 | +27% | 24,018,400 | 1.84 |
| 1996 | 34,831,232 | +16% | 22,546,000 | 1.54 |
| 1995 | 30,118,470 | −6.3% | 21,597,000 | 1.39 |
| 1994 | 32,128,210 | −26% | 22,160,500 | 1.45 |
| 1993 | 43,546,550 | −5.7% | 24,665,480 | 1.77 |
| 1992 | 46,166,670 | — | 24,259,500 | 1.90 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 32.7 million t USD 9.55 bn
- Exporter rank
- 1 of 102
- Imports
- 17,719 t USD 4.4 m
- Importer rank
- 147 of 176
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of wheat in Russia?
Russia produced 82.6 million t in 2024, 10.3% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Russia rank in the world for production of wheat?
Russia ranked 3rd of 122 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 17.5% of the world total.
How has the production of wheat in Russia changed?
It rose by 38% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +9.1% for the world. The record was 104 million t in 2022.
What is the yield of wheat in Russia?
3.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (82.6 million t from 27.0 million ha), against a world average of 3.6 t/ha.
Does Russia export or import wheat?
In 2024 Russia reported exports of 32.7 million t (USD 9.55 bn) and imports of 17,719 t (USD 4.4 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Russia is from an external organisation. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.