In April 2023, the Biobío Region of Chile saw a 12.1% year-on-year decrease in wheat milling, contributing to a 7.6% nationwide drop. This decline was attributed to lower production of wheat products and by-products, with first class flour and semolin seeing the most significant drops. The region processed 8,037 tons of first class flour, a 11.8% decrease from the previous year, and nationwide, 108,312 tons were processed, an 8.2% decrease. The production of wheat by-products also declined, with the Biobío Region seeing a 13.4% year-on-year decrease.