FAO: Egypt achieves record wheat production

Egypt is set to become the top wheat producer among Arab nations in 2026, with an estimated output of 10.2 million tons, according to figures from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

The Egyptian Cabinet's Information Center highlighted these estimates, coinciding with the end of the wheat supply season. The growth in local wheat production is attributed to expanding cultivated land, increased productivity, and efforts to develop and implement high-yield varieties resilient to climate conditions. These factors aim to boost domestic production and lessen reliance on imports.

Following Egypt, Morocco and Iraq are each projected to produce five million tons of wheat. Algeria is expected to yield around 3.5 million tons, Tunisia 1.4 million tons, and Saudi Arabia 1.1 million tons. The FAO estimates suggest Egypt's 2026 wheat production will increase by about 7% over its average output, primarily due to the expansion of cultivated areas.

Local wheat production in Egypt has risen by 6.5%, surpassing 10 million tons in 2026, up from 9.4 million tons in 2025. Consequently, wheat imports are forecast to decrease to 12.5 million tons, compared to 13.2 million tons the previous year. The area dedicated to wheat cultivation has also seen a significant increase, reaching 3.76 million feddans, an addition of 600,000 feddans from the prior season. The total volume of wheat supplied to the government system by the end of the supply season reached approximately five million tons, marking a historical high.