In 2032, a large share of the maize produced worldwide is projected to be used for feeding animals, nearly two thirds of the total global production. Meanwhile, a majority of wheat and rice is forecast to be used for food, whereas all of the sugar cane is projected to be used for biofuel production.
Forecasted use of major agricultural commodities worldwide in 2032, by type of use
(in million metric tons)
Commodity
Feed
Food
Biofuel
Other use
Maize
794.45
167.15
201.47
78.67
Wheat
164.58
562.45
9.9
71.2
Rice
21.76
454.74
1.6
59.64
Sugar cane
0
0
524.98
0
Flours and meals of oil seeds (exc. those of mustards)
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
OECD. (July 6, 2023). Forecasted use of major agricultural commodities worldwide in 2032, by type of use (in million metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1473072/foreast-use-major-agricultural-commodities/
OECD. "Forecasted use of major agricultural commodities worldwide in 2032, by type of use (in million metric tons)." Chart. July 6, 2023. Statista. Accessed November 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1473072/foreast-use-major-agricultural-commodities/
OECD. (2023). Forecasted use of major agricultural commodities worldwide in 2032, by type of use (in million metric tons). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1473072/foreast-use-major-agricultural-commodities/
OECD. "Forecasted Use of Major Agricultural Commodities Worldwide in 2032, by Type of Use (in Million Metric Tons)." Statista, Statista Inc., 6 Jul 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1473072/foreast-use-major-agricultural-commodities/
OECD, Forecasted use of major agricultural commodities worldwide in 2032, by type of use (in million metric tons) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1473072/foreast-use-major-agricultural-commodities/ (last visited November 22, 2024)
Forecasted use of major agricultural commodities worldwide in 2032, by type of use (in million metric tons) [Graph], OECD, July 6, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1473072/foreast-use-major-agricultural-commodities/
