Russia Leads Global Buckwheat Production: Trends and Insights

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Abstract
Land use around the world
Land use in buckwheat (latest year, countries around the world)
Land use in Soba (continent)
Land use in Soba (latest year, continent)
Main data
Reference

Abstract

Among the trends and characteristics of land use for buckwheat, Russia is the largest producer of buckwheat in 2022. It uses an area of 1.1 million hectares, which is an important part of the country’s agriculture. Russia’s vast land area provides suitable conditions for buckwheat cultivation, which supports its production. Buckwheat is also a crop that is easily adapted to cold regions, so it is also suitable for Russia’s climatic conditions. Buckwheat is cultivated in other countries as well, but one of the reasons why Russia is the largest is likely due to the country’s geographical and climatic conditions. In addition, buckwheat is highly nutritious and is widely used as a processed product, so demand is stable. These factors combine to understand that Russia is a major producer of buckwheat.

Land use around the world

Considering the data from 1961 to 2022, the characteristics and trends of land use for buckwheat become clear. China recorded a peak in 1962 with an area of 3.3 million hectares, and has been declining since then. This is thought to be due to changes in China’s agricultural policies and economic structure. Meanwhile, the area of buckwheat cultivation is increasing in other countries, with Russia being the largest with 1.1 million hectares in 2022. This indicates that Russia’s vast land area, combined with buckwheat’s adaptability, is promoting production in the region. Buckwheat is easy to grow in cold regions, making it suitable for climatic conditions such as Russia. In addition, the growing health consciousness worldwide and the high nutritional value of buckwheat are attracting attention, and demand is expanding. Overall, while the area of buckwheat cultivation is decreasing in some countries, including China, it is increasing in other countries, and global buckwheat demand and production are stable.

The maximum is 1.46G[2021] of China, and the current value is about 97.8%

Land use in buckwheat (latest year, countries around the world)

There are some characteristics and trends in land use for buckwheat in world agriculture in 2022. First, Russia is the largest producer of buckwheat, utilizing an area of 1.1 million hectares. This suggests that Russia’s vast land area is suitable for buckwheat cultivation. On the other hand, the global average is 106 thousand hectares, and the area of buckwheat production in individual countries varies. As a result, a total area of 2.24 million hectares is used for buckwheat cultivation. The trend so far is that buckwheat production is concentrated in certain countries, while in other countries buckwheat production is limited. Also, looking at the world as a whole, the area of buckwheat cultivation is relatively stable and does not show any major fluctuations. However, factors such as changes in demand and changes in climatic conditions may cause changes in the area of buckwheat production in the future. Overall, land use for buckwheat is positioned as an important agricultural activity in certain countries, but there is diversity when viewed globally.

The maximum is 1.43G of China, the average is 126M, and the total is 2.64G

Land use in Soba (continent)

We consider the characteristics and trends of land use for buckwheat in world agriculture in 1961. Asia was the largest overall, using an area of 3.36 million hectares. This indicates that Asia is the main buckwheat producing region. Buckwheat is particularly suited to cold regions, and the climatic conditions in Asia are suitable for buckwheat cultivation. In addition, in 1961, the total area of buckwheat cultivation in the world was relatively large, with Asia at its center. However, in the years since, the area of buckwheat cultivation may have fluctuated due to agricultural developments and economic changes in other regions. As the current value is at its maximum, it is possible that buckwheat cultivation has once again attracted attention and production is increasing. However, since no specific data is provided, the detailed trend is unclear. Overall, Asia had the largest area of buckwheat cultivation in 1961, which suggests that buckwheat was an important agricultural product in the region even at that time.

The maximum is the latest one, 4.72G of Asia

Land use in Soba (latest year, continent)

Several characteristics and trends emerge regarding land use for buckwheat in world agriculture in 2022. First, Europe uses the largest area of 1.24 million hectares overall. This indicates that Europe is one of the main buckwheat producing regions. It is possible that the climatic conditions and land use characteristics of Europe are suitable for buckwheat cultivation. In addition, the average is relatively large not only in Europe but also in the world as a whole, at 447 thousand hectares, indicating that the area of buckwheat cultivation is expanding. A total area of 2.24 million hectares is used for buckwheat cultivation, suggesting that production is being carried out over a wide area to meet demand. Buckwheat’s nutritional value and wide range of uses suggest that global demand is stable and production is being carried out accordingly. A trend so far has been the expansion of buckwheat cultivation not only in certain regions but also worldwide. This ensures that buckwheat is produced in various parts of the world and a stable supply is ensured.

The maximum is 4.72G of Asia, the average is 1.83G, and the total is 7.33G

Main data

Others(Buckwheat, Population) [G]
	World	Asia	Lower-middle-income countries	Upper-middle-income countries	Africa	China	High-income countries	Europe	North America	South America
2022	7.98	4.72	3.45	2.56	1.43	1.43	1.22	0.74	0.6	0.44
2021	7.91	4.68	3.41	2.55	1.37	1.46	1.22	0.74	0.6	0.43
2020	7.84	4.65	3.37	2.54	1.34	1.46	1.22	0.74	0.59	0.43
2019	7.76	4.61	3.33	2.53	1.3	1.45	1.21	0.74	0.59	0.43
2018	7.68	4.57	3.28	2.52	1.26	1.45	1.21	0.74	0.59	0.42
2017	7.6	4.53	3.24	2.5	1.23	1.44	1.2	0.74	0.58	0.42
2016	7.51	4.48	3.19	2.48	1.2	1.43	1.2	0.74	0.58	0.42
2015	7.43	4.44	3.14	2.46	1.17	1.43	1.19	0.74	0.57	0.41
2014	7.34	4.39	3.1	2.44	1.14	1.42	1.18	0.74	0.57	0.41
2013	7.25	4.35	3.05	2.42	1.11	1.41	1.18	0.74	0.56	0.4
2012	7.16	4.3	3.01	2.4	1.08	1.4	1.17	0.74	0.55	0.4
2011	7.07	4.25	2.96	2.38	1.02	1.39	1.16	0.73	0.55	0.4
2010	6.99	4.2	2.91	2.36	0.99	1.38	1.15	0.73	0.54	0.39
2009	6.9	4.09	2.87	2.35	0.91	1.38	1.15	0.74	0.54	0.39
2008	6.81	4.04	2.82	2.33	0.89	1.37	1.14	0.74	0.53	0.39
2007	6.73	4	2.78	2.31	0.87	1.36	1.13	0.74	0.53	0.38
2006	6.64	3.96	2.74	2.29	0.85	1.36	1.12	0.73	0.52	0.38
2005	6.56	3.91	2.69	2.28	0.83	1.35	1.11	0.73	0.51	0.37
2004	6.48	3.87	2.65	2.26	0.81	1.34	1.1	0.73	0.51	0.37
2003	6.39	3.83	2.6	2.24	0.79	1.33	1.09	0.73	0.5	0.36
2002	6.31	3.78	2.56	2.23	0.77	1.32	1.09	0.73	0.5	0.36
2001	6.23	3.74	2.51	2.21	0.75	1.32	1.08	0.73	0.49	0.35
2000	6.15	3.69	2.47	2.19	0.74	1.31	1.07	0.73	0.49	0.35
1999	6.07	3.65	2.42	2.17	0.72	1.3	1.07	0.73	0.48	0.34
1998	5.99	3.6	2.38	2.16	0.7	1.29	1.06	0.73	0.47	0.34
1997	5.91	3.56	2.33	2.14	0.68	1.29	1.05	0.73	0.47	0.33
1996	5.83	3.51	2.29	2.12	0.67	1.28	1.05	0.73	0.46	0.33
1995	5.74	3.46	2.24	2.1	0.65	1.27	1.04	0.73	0.45	0.32
1994	5.66	3.41	2.2	2.08	0.64	1.25	1.03	0.73	0.45	0.32
1993	5.58	3.36	2.15	2.05	0.62	1.24	1.02	0.73	0.44	0.31
1992	5.49	3.31	2.11	2.03	0.61	1.23	1.02	0.73	0.43	0.31
1991	5.41	3.18	2.07	2.01	0.6	1.21	1.01	0.79	0.43	0.3
1990	5.32	3.13	2.02	1.98	0.58	1.19	1	0.79	0.42	0.3
1989	5.22	3.07	1.98	1.95	0.57	1.17	0.99	0.79	0.42	0.29
1988	5.13	3.01	1.93	1.92	0.55	1.15	0.99	0.78	0.41	0.28
1987	5.04	2.95	1.89	1.88	0.54	1.13	0.98	0.78	0.4	0.28
1986	4.95	2.89	1.84	1.85	0.52	1.11	0.97	0.77	0.4	0.27
1985	4.86	2.83	1.8	1.82	0.51	1.09	0.96	0.77	0.39	0.27
1984	4.78	2.77	1.76	1.79	0.49	1.07	0.96	0.77	0.39	0.26
1983	4.69	2.72	1.72	1.76	0.48	1.05	0.95	0.76	0.38	0.26
1982	4.61	2.67	1.67	1.73	0.47	1.04	0.94	0.76	0.38	0.25
1981	4.52	2.61	1.63	1.71	0.45	1.02	0.94	0.75	0.37	0.25
1980	4.44	2.56	1.59	1.68	0.44	1.01	0.93	0.75	0.37	0.24
1979	4.37	2.51	1.55	1.65	0.43	0.99	0.92	0.75	0.36	0.24
1978	4.29	2.47	1.51	1.63	0.42	0.98	0.91	0.74	0.36	0.23
1977	4.22	2.42	1.48	1.6	0.41	0.97	0.9	0.74	0.35	0.23
1976	4.14	2.37	1.44	1.58	0.4	0.95	0.9	0.73	0.35	0.22
1975	4.07	2.32	1.41	1.55	0.39	0.93	0.89	0.73	0.34	0.22
1974	4	2.27	1.38	1.52	0.38	0.92	0.88	0.72	0.34	0.21
1973	3.92	2.22	1.35	1.49	0.37	0.9	0.87	0.72	0.33	0.21
1972	3.84	2.17	1.32	1.46	0.36	0.88	0.87	0.71	0.33	0.2
1971	3.77	2.12	1.29	1.43	0.35	0.85	0.86	0.71	0.32	0.2
1970	3.7	2.07	1.26	1.4	0.34	0.83	0.85	0.7	0.32	0.19
1969	3.62	2.02	1.23	1.37	0.33	0.81	0.84	0.7	0.31	0.19
1968	3.55	1.97	1.2	1.34	0.32	0.79	0.83	0.69	0.31	0.18
1967	3.48	1.92	1.17	1.31	0.31	0.77	0.82	0.69	0.3	0.18
1966	3.41	1.88	1.14	1.28	0.31	0.75	0.81	0.68	0.3	0.17
1965	3.34	1.83	1.12	1.25	0.3	0.73	0.8	0.68	0.29	0.17
1964	3.27	1.79	1.09	1.22	0.29	0.71	0.79	0.67	0.29	0.16
1963	3.2	1.75	1.07	1.18	0.28	0.7	0.78	0.66	0.28	0.16
1962	3.13	1.72	1.04	1.15	0.28	0.69	0.78	0.65	0.28	0.16
1961	3.07	1.69	1.02	1.13	0.27	0.68	0.77	0.65	0.27	0.15