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List of largest producing countries of agricultural commodities

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Wheat:
– China is the leading producer.
– India follows as the second-largest producer.
– The United States ranks third in wheat production.
– Russia holds the fourth position.
– France is the fifth-largest producer.

– Corn:
– The United States is the top producer.
– China is the second-largest producer.
– Brazil ranks third in corn production.
– Argentina follows as the fourth-largest producer.
– Ukraine holds the fifth position.

Rice:
– China is the leading producer of rice.
– India follows as the second-largest producer.
– Indonesia ranks third in rice production.
– Bangladesh holds the fourth position.
– Vietnam is the fifth-largest producer.

– Soybeans:
– The United States is the top producer of soybeans.
– Brazil is the second-largest producer.
– Argentina ranks third in soybean production.
– China follows as the fourth-largest producer.
– India holds the fifth position.

Sugar:
– Brazil is the leading producer of sugar.
– India follows as the second-largest producer.
– Thailand ranks third in sugar production.
– China holds the fourth position.
– Australia is the fifth-largest producer.

Production (and consumption) of agricultural plant commodities has a diverse geographical distribution. Along with climate and corresponding types of vegetation, the economy of a nation also influences the level of agricultural production. Production of some products is highly concentrated in a few countries, China, the leading producer of wheat and ramie in 2013, produces 95% of the world's ramie fiber but only 17% of the world's wheat. Products with more evenly distributed production see more frequent changes in the ranking of the top producers.

The major agricultural products can be broadly categorised into foods, fibers, fuels, and raw materials.

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