Wheat price chart, background, and sentiment |
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Wheat is one of the world’s most important cereal grains, widely used in food production and as animal feed.
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Wheat is grown in many regions around the world, with the top producers being China, the EU, and India. It’s a primary ingredient in many staple foods such as bread, pasta, and cereals, and is used in animal feed and various industrial applications. From 2014 to 2024, total global production increased slightly from about 730 million tons to just under 790 million. Wheat remains the largest global grain crop by harvested area, ahead of corn and considerably ahead of rice.
The price of wheat is influenced by global supply and demand dynamics, weather conditions in key growing areas, and government agricultural policies. Population growth, changing dietary habits, and economic development in emerging markets can affect long-term demand trends. Short-term price movements can be driven by weather events, crop yields, and changes in the export policies of major wheat-producing countries.
Sustained increases in wheat prices can lead to food shortages in many countries worldwide, and geopolitical events can cause sudden increases, especially if they involve key wheat-producing regions. Wheat is one of the agricultural commodities that some analysts believe experiences supercycles, sustained increases in price on a regular long-term pattern.
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