Wheat production in South Korea
In 2024 South Korea produced 37,376 t of wheat, the 89th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 60%. The record was 224,023 t in 1969. Area harvested: 9,536 ha, yield 3.9 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 37,376 t
- World rank
- 89 of 122
- 10-year change
- +60%
- Record
- 224,023 t
- 1969
Wheat in South Korea, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
South Korea compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 3.9
- world 3.6 (+7.8%)
- kg per person
- 0.72
- world 97.8
- 10-year change
- +60%
- world +9.1%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | Nigeria | 43,927 | 0.01% |
| 88 | Mali | 40,788 | 0.01% |
| 89 | South Korea | 37,376 | 0.00% |
| 90 | Angola | 37,301 | 0.00% |
| 91 | Jordan | 34,429 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of wheat
Share of the world total; South Korea is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37,376 | −28% | 9,536 | 3.92 |
| 2023 | 51,809 | +50% | 11,600 | 4.47 |
| 2022 | 34,562 | +31% | 8,259 | 4.18 |
| 2021 | 26,324 | +55% | 6,224 | 4.23 |
| 2020 | 16,985 | +13% | 5,224 | 3.25 |
| 2019 | 15,024 | −42% | 3,736 | 4.02 |
| 2018 | 25,788 | −31% | 6,600 | 3.91 |
| 2017 | 37,425 | −3.3% | 9,283 | 4.03 |
| 2016 | 38,705 | +46% | 10,440 | 3.71 |
| 2015 | 26,433 | +13% | 10,076 | 2.62 |
| 2014 | 23,409 | +23% | 7,180 | 3.26 |
| 2013 | 19,061 | −49% | 7,373 | 2.59 |
| 2012 | 37,014 | −15% | 9,467 | 3.91 |
| 2011 | 43,677 | +12% | 13,044 | 3.35 |
| 2010 | 39,116 | +108% | 12,548 | 3.12 |
| 2009 | 18,782 | +81% | 5,067 | 3.71 |
| 2008 | 10,359 | +41% | 2,549 | 4.06 |
| 2007 | 7,351 | +27% | 1,928 | 3.81 |
| 2006 | 5,810 | −24% | 1,738 | 3.34 |
| 2005 | 7,678 | −39% | 2,395 | 3.21 |
| 2004 | 12,623 | +26% | 3,792 | 3.33 |
| 2003 | 10,011 | +72% | 3,281 | 3.05 |
| 2002 | 5,834 | +105% | 1,808 | 3.23 |
| 2001 | 2,841 | +21% | 915 | 3.10 |
| 2000 | 2,339 | −58% | 919 | 2.55 |
| 1999 | 5,626 | +18% | 1,533 | 3.67 |
| 1998 | 4,781 | −36% | 1,372 | 3.48 |
| 1997 | 7,433 | −32% | 1,838 | 4.04 |
| 1996 | 10,923 | +6.4% | 2,787 | 3.92 |
| 1995 | 10,262 | +376% | 2,312 | 4.44 |
| 1994 | 2,156 | +45% | 582 | 3.70 |
| 1993 | 1,483 | +169% | 547 | 2.71 |
| 1992 | 552 | +0.2% | 164 | 3.37 |
| 1991 | 551 | −38% | 178 | 3.10 |
| 1990 | 889 | −21% | 294 | 3.02 |
| 1989 | 1,121 | −55% | 364 | 3.08 |
| 1988 | 2,473 | −34% | 753 | 3.28 |
| 1987 | 3,734 | −18% | 1,235 | 3.02 |
| 1986 | 4,545 | −57% | 1,547 | 2.94 |
| 1985 | 10,517 | −39% | 3,070 | 3.43 |
| 1984 | 17,237 | −85% | 6,411 | 2.69 |
| 1983 | 111,637 | +70% | 26,446 | 4.22 |
| 1982 | 65,812 | +15% | 19,656 | 3.35 |
| 1981 | 57,128 | −38% | 19,692 | 2.90 |
| 1980 | 91,957 | +119% | 27,868 | 3.30 |
| 1979 | 41,980 | +18% | 13,090 | 3.21 |
| 1978 | 35,705 | −20% | 17,091 | 2.09 |
| 1977 | 44,661 | −45% | 26,515 | 1.68 |
| 1976 | 81,621 | −16% | 36,721 | 2.22 |
| 1975 | 96,933 | +31% | 43,710 | 2.22 |
| 1974 | 74,198 | −26% | 36,477 | 2.03 |
| 1973 | 99,746 | −33% | 43,218 | 2.31 |
| 1972 | 148,997 | −24% | 62,735 | 2.38 |
| 1971 | 196,465 | −10% | 86,649 | 2.27 |
| 1970 | 218,633 | −2.4% | 96,740 | 2.26 |
| 1969 | 224,023 | +6.0% | 93,733 | 2.39 |
| 1968 | 211,345 | +11% | 96,505 | 2.19 |
| 1967 | 191,000 | −1.0% | 92,955 | 2.05 |
| 1966 | 193,000 | +4.9% | 93,758 | 2.06 |
| 1965 | 184,000 | −3.2% | 92,930 | 1.98 |
| 1964 | 190,000 | +37% | 89,543 | 2.12 |
| 1963 | 139,000 | −15% | 83,941 | 1.66 |
| 1962 | 164,000 | −4.7% | 81,621 | 2.01 |
| 1961 | 172,000 | — | 75,915 | 2.27 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 4.6 million t USD 1.40 bn
- Importer rank
- 16 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 South Korea?
South Korea produced 37,376 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does South Korea rank in the world for production of wheat?
South Korea ranked 89th of 122 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 17.5% of the world total.
How has the production of wheat in South Korea changed?
It rose by 60% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +9.1% for the world. The record was 224,023 t in 1969.
What is the yield of wheat in South Korea?
3.9 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (37,376 t from 9,536 ha), against a world average of 3.6 t/ha.
Does South Korea export or import wheat?
In 2024 South Korea reported no exports and imports of 4.6 million t (USD 1.40 bn), 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. 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.