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Millets are predominantly cultivated in the semi-arid tropics of Asia and Africa. According to FAO statistics and a 2024 Springer Nature review on millets in the global market, developing countries account for 97% of world millet production. Global production reached 31.4 million tonnes in 2023.
Major millet-producing countries include:
India: The world's largest producer of millets, accounting for approximately 33–37% of global output, primarily pearl millet (Bajra) and sorghum (Jowar).
Nigeria: A leading producer in sub-Saharan Africa, growing predominantly pearl millet and sorghum as dietary staples.
Niger and Mali: Major Sahelian producers where millet forms the primary caloric staple for millions.
China: Significant producer of foxtail millet and proso millet, historically cultivated for over 8,000 years.
United States: Produces approximately 358,000 tonnes annually, largely for animal feed and export.
Ethiopia: A key producer of teff and finger millet in the Horn of Africa.
Sudan, Burkina Faso, and Senegal: Important regional producers of pearl millet in West Africa.
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