date:Sep 13, 2013
at consumption was projected at a record 706.47 million tonnes, down slightly from the August forecast and up 25.8 million tonnes, or 4%, from 680.67 million tonnes in 2012-13. World wheat exports were projected at 154.52 million tonnes, up slightly from August and up 16.2 million tonnes, or 12%, from 138.32 million tonnes in 2012-13.
Commenting on its production forecasts, the U.S.D.A. said, Higher production in Canada, the European Union and the former Soviet Union more than offsets reduction