Wheat Flour (Chakki Atta, Maida and Suji)
Elysium Agri exports Indian wheat flour: whole wheat chakki atta for rotis and chapatis, refined maida for bakery, and semolina (suji / rava).
Indian atta is milled from Indian hard wheat for soft, pliable rotis, and it is a staple for South Asian communities worldwide. Even during the export restrictions, India shipped over 1 lakh tonnes of flour a year to the USA, Canada, the UK and the UAE.
Wheat Flour Specification
Products
Chakki atta · maida · suji / rava
Moisture
≤ 13% (FSSAI max 14%)
Atta Dry Gluten
≥ 6% (maida ≥ 7.5%)
Protein
Suji ≥ 11%
Total Ash
Atta ≤ 2.0% · maida ≤ 1.0% (dry)
Acid-Insoluble Ash
Atta ≤ 0.15% · maida ≤ 0.10%
Alcoholic Acidity
Atta ≤ 0.18% · maida ≤ 0.12%
Particle Size
Atta 98% through 500 µm · maida through 212 µm
Microbiology
Salmonella absent; TPC per buyer
Shelf Life
Atta 3–6 months
Wheat Flour: Full Export Specification
The standard export specification for our wheat flours, based on the FSSAI atta, maida and semolina standards and Codex CXS 152-1985. Send your own specification with your enquiry.
| General | Specification | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Whole wheat flour (chakki atta), refined wheat flour (maida), semolina (suji / rava) | Wheat flours, HS 1101 |
| Physical | Specification | Test method / note |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture | Atta / maida ≤ 13% (FSSAI max 14%); suji ≤ 13% | ISO 712 |
| Granularity: atta | ≥ 98% through 500 µm | FSSAI |
| Granularity: maida | ≥ 98% through 212 µm | FSSAI; Codex |
| Colour | Atta creamy-brown · maida white · suji creamy-yellow | Visual |
| Chemical (FSSAI limits) | Specification | Test method / note |
|---|---|---|
| Total ash (dry basis) | Atta ≤ 2.0% · maida ≤ 1.0% | FSSAI |
| Acid-insoluble ash | Atta ≤ 0.15% · maida ≤ 0.10% | FSSAI |
| Dry gluten | Atta ≥ 6.0% · maida ≥ 7.5% | FSSAI |
| Protein | suji ≥ 11.0% | Codex min 7% (dry) |
| Alcoholic acidity (as H₂SO₄) | Atta ≤ 0.18% · maida / suji ≤ 0.12% | FSSAI |
| Food safety | Specification | Test method / note |
|---|---|---|
| E. coli | < 10 cfu/g | ISO 16649-2 |
| Salmonella | Absent in 25 g | ISO 6579-1 |
| Mycotoxins (DON, aflatoxin) | Within destination limits | LC-MS |
| Pesticide residues | Within destination MRLs | Tested on the wheat |
| Commercial | Specification | Note |
|---|---|---|
| HS code | 1101 00 00 (wheat or meslin flour: atta, maida, semolina, wholemeal atta) | — |
| Packing | 25 / 50 kg PP or paper bags | Buyer's marks and private label on request |
| Container load | 40 ft HC: about 25–26 MT | See Wheat Flour Packing and Container Loading |
| Documents | Certificate of Analysis (moisture, ash, protein / gluten, micro, mycotoxins) · Certificate of Origin · FSSAI / health certificate (where required) · Phytosanitary Certificate (where required by destination) | — |
Chakki Atta, Maida or Suji?
All three are milled from wheat; the part of the grain and the fineness differ.
| Flour | What it is | Key spec (FSSAI) | Main uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chakki atta | Whole wheat flour, bran included | Ash ≤ 2.0%, dry gluten ≥ 6%, 500 µm | Roti, chapati, paratha, puri |
| Maida | Refined white flour from the endosperm | Ash ≤ 1.0%, dry gluten ≥ 7.5%, 212 µm | Bread, cakes, naan, pastries, noodles |
| Suji / rava (semolina) | Coarse granules of the endosperm | Protein ≥ 11% | Upma, halwa, idli rava, pasta |
Wheat Flour Options
Chakki Atta
Stone / roller chakki whole wheat.
Maida
Refined flour for bakery.
Need the grain? Wheat Grain →
Wheat Flour Packing and Container Loading
| Pack type | Net weight | Units per 20 ft | Net per 20 ft | Net per 40 ft HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PP / paper bag | 50 kg | ≈ 400–500 | ≈ 20–25 MT | ≈ 25–26 MT |
| PP / paper bag | 25 kg | ≈ 800–1,000 | ≈ 20–25 MT | ≈ 25–26 MT |
| Retail packs in bales / cartons | 10 × 5 kg | ≈ 400–500 | ≈ 20–25 MT | ≈ 25–26 MT |
Where Wheat Flour Is Used
Rotis and Chapatis
Chakki atta for South Asian households.
Bakery
Maida for bread, cakes and biscuits.
Restaurants
Naan, parathas and puris.
Ethnic Retail
Private-label atta packs abroad.
Snacks and Noodles
Maida-based snacks.
Semolina Dishes
Upma, halwa and pasta.
Wheat Flour Price: What Sets It
Indian wheat flour is priced per metric tonne FOB. It follows the wheat price plus milling and packing.
- Wheat price: MSP 2026-27 is ₹2,585 per quintal.
- Flour type: maida and suji need more milling than atta.
- Packing: retail packs cost more than 50 kg bags.
- Policy: exports free since August 2026; watch for changes.
- Freight: container rates to North America and the Gulf.
Prices move with the crop and the market, so we quote on the day. Tell us your grade, quantity and port for a current FOB, CFR or CIF price.
Tested, Certified and Traceable
Flour is also tested for ash, gluten, acidity and microbiology.
- Lot sampling
- Moisture, quality, mycotoxin and pesticide tests
- Phytosanitary, fumigation and export documents
Documents with every shipment
Get a Wheat Flour Quote
Share your grade, quantity and destination, and we will send an FOB or CIF price with the spec sheet.
Thank you. Our grains desk will send your price and spec sheet.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can wheat flour (atta) be exported from India?
Yes. On 24 August 2026 India moved atta, maida, semolina and wholemeal atta (HS 1101) from "Prohibited" to "Free" for export (DGFT Notification 34/2026-27).
What is the difference between atta and maida?
Atta is whole wheat flour including the bran, used for rotis and chapatis. Maida is refined white flour from the endosperm, used for bread, cakes and naan.
What is the specification of chakki atta for export?
Typically moisture ≤ 13–14%, total ash ≤ 2.0% (dry basis), acid-insoluble ash ≤ 0.15%, dry gluten ≥ 6%, alcoholic acidity ≤ 0.18% and at least 98% through a 500 µm sieve, per FSSAI.
What is the HS code for wheat flour?
Indian atta, maida and semolina are exported under ITC-HS 1101 00 00.
What is the shelf life of atta?
Whole wheat atta keeps about 3–6 months in cool, dry, sealed storage, because the bran oils can go rancid.
