Iran’s wheat production is expected to reach 13.5-14.5 million tons in the current crop year (September 2024-2025), an official with the Agriculture Ministry said.

 

According to Sohrab Sohrabi, the manager of the Agriculture Ministry’s Wheat Project, the government has so far purchased over 2.3 million tons of wheat from farmers, while the figure is expected to rise.

Putting the country’s annual need for wheat at 12 million tons, the official said considering the current trend of production, Iran will become self-sufficient in wheat production over the next few years.

Considered a staple in Iran, wheat is purchased every crop year by the government to build up its reserves and supply the market over time.