Cereals, other — Food in Western Asia

Western Asia: Cereals, other — Food was 225 1000 t in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
225 1000 t
Change on year
up 40.6%
Rank
18th
of 29 groups
All-time high
639 1000 t
in 2021
All-time low
114 1000 t
in 2016
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Cereals, other — Food in Western Asia, 2010–2023

2004006002010201620232010: 189 1000 t2011: 170 1000 t2012: 138 1000 t2013: 185 1000 t2014: 132 1000 t2015: 128 1000 t2016: 114 1000 t2017: 124 1000 t2018: 206 1000 t2019: 117 1000 t2020: 148 1000 t2021: 639 1000 t2022: 160 1000 t2023: 225 1000 t

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 t.

Analysis

In 2023, cereals, other — food in Western Asia stood at 225 1000 t.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 40.6% on the previous year and up 21.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, cereals, other — food in Western Asia peaked at 639 1000 t in 2021 and was at its lowest, 114 1000 t, in 2016.

That places Western Asia 18th out of 29 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Cereals, other — Food in Western Asia, year by year

Annual values for Cereals, other — Food in Western Asia, 2010 to 2023.
Year 1000 t Change
2010 189 1000 t
2011 170 1000 t -10.1%
2012 138 1000 t -18.8%
2013 185 1000 t +34.1%
2014 132 1000 t -28.6%
2015 128 1000 t -3.0%
2016 114 1000 t -10.9%
2017 124 1000 t +8.8%
2018 206 1000 t +66.1%
2019 117 1000 t -43.2%
2020 148 1000 t +26.5%
2021 639 1000 t +331.8%
2022 160 1000 t -75.0%
2023 225 1000 t +40.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 150.3 1000 t 114 1000 t 206 1000 t 10
2020s 293 1000 t 148 1000 t 639 1000 t 4

Countries ranked near Western Asia

  1. 15 Argentina 73 1000 t compare
  2. 16 Nigeria 69 1000 t compare
  3. 17 Belgium 60 1000 t compare
  4. 18 Saudi Arabia 59 1000 t compare
  5. 19 Uganda 54 1000 t compare
  6. 20 Australia and New Zealand 52 1000 t compare
  7. 21 South Africa 48 1000 t compare

See the full ranking of 213 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is cereals, other — food in Western Asia?
Cereals, other — food in Western Asia was 225 1000 t in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest cereals, other — food recorded in Western Asia?
The highest recorded value was 639 1000 t in 2021.
What is the lowest cereals, other — food recorded in Western Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 114 1000 t in 2016.
How does Western Asia rank for cereals, other — food?
Western Asia ranks 18th out of 29 groups with data for 2023.
Is cereals, other — food rising or falling in Western Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 21.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Western Asia data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Cereals, other — Food. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Cereals, other — Food
Unit
1000 t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
213 places, 2,893 data points, 2010–2023
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