Global cereal production is expected to reach a record high in 2025

Projected at 2,990 million tons, global cereal production (including rice in milled equivalent) is expected to reach a record level in 2025, a 4.4% increase from 2024. The production of all major cereals is expected to rise, with the highest annual growth forecast for maize and the lowest for rice. Both maize and rice are expected to reach new historical records. World cereal utilization in 2025/26 is forecast at 2,929 million tons, an increase of 51.9 million tons, or 1.8%, from 2024/25. The growth is expected to result mainly from the abundant supply and lower prices. The use of cereals for feed is expected to grow by 2.1%, with major producers like Brazil and the United States directing more maize to animal diets, while in Asia the strong demand from aquaculture is expected to be met through imports of feed-quality wheat. Other uses of cereals, especially maize, are also expected to increase. Human consumption of cereals is expected to grow marginally, reflecting population ...