Grains and Grain Products from India
Milling wheat and atta, now free to export again, non-GMO yellow maize, corn grits and maize flour, and Gujarat's green millet, graded and tested for every shipment.
Wheat, Maize and Millets We Export
Whole grains and milled products, each with a full specification on its page.
Indian Grains for Mills, Feed and Food
Elysium Agri Corporation exports Indian grains and grain products from Jamnagar, Gujarat: Wheat Grain and Wheat Flour, non-GMO Corn Grain, Corn Grits and Corn Flour, and Millet Grain. We supply flour and feed mills, brewers, snack and cereal makers, and food importers, in containers or bulk.
India is the world's second-largest wheat producer and largest millet producer, and a major maize grower. A record 2026 wheat crop and large government stocks led India to lift its wheat and flour export ban on 24 August 2026, while maize exports are rising again on competitive prices.
India's Grains at a Glance
| Grain | Production (India) | Exports (latest) | Main buyers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat | 120.65 Mt (2025-26, record) | Ban lifted Aug 2026; 6.7 Mt in 2022 | Bangladesh, UAE, Sri Lanka, Nepal |
| Maize | 46.15 Mt (2025-26, record) | 0.78 Mt in 2025; ~1.8 Mt forecast 2026 | Nepal, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh |
| Millets | 18.01 Mt (2024-25) | US$ 38 mn in 2024 (world #1 in 2023) | UAE, Nepal, Saudi Arabia, USA |
| Wheat flour | — | 111,000 t in 2025 | USA, Canada, UK, UAE |
| Maize grits | — | 92,500 t in 2025 | Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Malaysia |
Sources: Ministry of Agriculture advance estimates; APEDA; World Bank WITS (calendar years); Reuters / Business Standard (maize 2026 forecast).
Grain Export Policy, HS Codes and Standards (2026)
India banned wheat exports in May 2022 and restricted flour exports soon after. On 24 August 2026, DGFT Notifications 35/2026-27 and 34/2026-27 made wheat, atta, maida and semolina free to export again (see Wheat Grain for the timeline). Indian maize is non-GMO, as India has approved no GM maize.
Mycotoxins are the main quality risk in grains. We test aflatoxin on every maize and millet lot, and DON, zearalenone, fumonisins and ochratoxin as the destination requires (EU Reg 2023/915; EU feed Directive 2002/32).
| Product | ITC-HS | Export policy | Standard | Key limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat grain | 1001 99 10 / 1001 19 00 | Free (24 Aug 2026) | Codex CXS 199 | Moisture ≤ 12% |
| Wheat flour | 1101 00 00 | Free (24 Aug 2026) | FSSAI; Codex CXS 152 | Atta ash ≤ 2% |
| Maize | 1005 90 00 | — | Codex CXS 153 | Aflatoxin ≤ 20 ppb feed |
| Corn grits | 1103 13 00 | — | Codex CXS 155 | Fat ≤ 1–1.5% |
| Maize flour | 1102 20 00 | — | Codex CXS 154 | Aflatoxin ≤ 10 µg/kg |
| Millets | 1008 29 xx / 1007 90 00 | — | Codex CXS 169 / 172; FSSAI | Moisture ≤ 12–13% |
India has changed grain export policy at short notice before. We check DGFT status before every contract.
Grain Loads and When to Buy
- Loads
- Whole grains are weight-limited: about 24–26 MT in a 20 ft container in 50 kg bags. Flours and grits load about 20–24 MT.
| Grain | Season | New crop available |
|---|---|---|
| Wheat | Rabi | Apr–Jun (harvest Mar–May) |
| Maize | Kharif (~60%), rabi, summer | Oct–Dec (kharif); Apr–Jun (rabi) |
| Bajra (pearl millet) | Kharif; Gujarat summer crop | Oct (kharif); Jun (summer) |
| Jowar / ragi | Kharif and rabi | Oct–Nov; Mar–Apr |
Choosing a Grain Supplier in India
- Current export policy: confirm the product is free to export on the day you contract.
- Quality numbers: protein, test weight and falling number for wheat; moisture and broken for maize.
- Mycotoxins: aflatoxin (and DON, fumonisins for EU) tested per lot, not a generic certificate.
- Phytosanitary needs: e.g. Karnal bunt declarations for wheat where the importer requires them.
- Non-GMO: Indian maize is non-GMO; ask for the declaration.
Grain Export Registrations and Documents
APEDA RCMC (No. RCMC/APEDA/05039/2023-2024)
Covers cereals and cereal products.
Import Export Code
IEC AAKFE8383N (DGFT) · GSTIN 24AAKFE8383N1ZR.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which grains does Elysium Agri export?
Elysium Agri exports Indian wheat and wheat flour (atta, maida, suji), non-GMO yellow maize, corn grits, maize flour, and millets including green bajra, jowar and ragi.
Can India export wheat now?
Yes. India lifted its wheat export ban on 24 August 2026; DGFT Notification 35/2026-27 made wheat exports "Free", and Notification 34/2026-27 freed atta, maida and semolina.
Which grains does India export most?
Rice is India's largest grain export. Among the grains we ship, wheat (before 2022 and again from 2026) and maize are the largest by volume, and India is the world's largest millet exporter.
Is Indian maize non-GMO?
Yes. India has not approved genetically modified maize for cultivation, so Indian maize is non-GMO.
What are the HS codes for wheat, maize and millets?
Wheat 1001 99 10 (durum 1001 19 00), wheat flour 1101 00 00, maize 1005 90 00, corn grits 1103 13 00, maize flour 1102 20 00, bajra 1008 29 20 and jowar 1007 90 00.
How many tonnes of grain fit in a 20 ft container?
About 24–26 MT of whole grain in 50 kg bags; flours and grits about 20–24 MT. Large orders can move in bulk vessels.
Do you test grains for mycotoxins?
Yes. We test aflatoxin on every maize and millet lot, and DON, zearalenone, fumonisins and ochratoxin as the destination requires.
When is the new wheat crop available?
India's wheat is harvested from March to May, with new-crop supply from April to June.
Can I mix grains and flours in one container?
Yes. We can load several grain products together, each packed and labelled separately with its own documents.
Who exports grains from Gujarat?
Elysium Agri Corporation, based in Jamnagar, Gujarat, exports wheat, maize, millets and their milled products through Kandla and Mundra, with lot-wise quality and mycotoxin testing.
