Indian Wheat Grain (Milling Wheat)
Elysium Agri exports Indian milling wheat, machine-cleaned and graded, from the 2026 record crop. After a four-year ban, India made wheat exports free again on 24 August 2026, and Indian wheat is already moving to Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and the Gulf. We supply wheat with 10.5–12% protein, moisture below 12% and a phytosanitary certificate for every lot.
India grew a record 120.65 million tonnes of wheat in 2025-26 (government estimate), and government stocks are high.
Wheat Grain Specification
Moisture
12% max
Test Weight
≥ 76–77 kg/hl
Wet Gluten
≥ 26%
Foreign Matter
≤ 0.75%
Damaged / Weevilled
≤ 2% / ≤ 1%
Shrivelled / Broken
≤ 6%
Other Food Grains
≤ 2%
Container Load
20 ft ≈ 24–25 MT · bulk vessels
Wheat Grain: Full Export Specification
The standard export specification for our milling wheat, based on State Trading Corporation export specs and benchmarked to Codex CXS 199-1995 and FSSAI. Send your own specification with your enquiry.
| General | Specification | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), milling quality; durum (Triticum durum) on request | Bread wheat / durum |
| Crop / season | Rabi crop, harvested Mar–May; 2026 crop | Crop year on each contract |
| Physical | Specification | Test method / note |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤ 12% | ISO 712; Codex max 14.5%; FSSAI 14% |
| Test weight | ≥ 76–77 kg/hl | Codex min 68 kg/hl |
| Foreign matter | ≤ 0.75% | STC; FSSAI ≤ 1% |
| Other food grains | ≤ 2% | Codex max 2% |
| Damaged grains | ≤ 2% | Codex max 6% |
| Weevilled / insect-bored | ≤ 1% | Codex max 1.5% |
| Shrivelled, shrunken and broken | ≤ 6% | Codex max 5% (buyer to specify) |
| Chemical / quality | Specification | Test method / note |
|---|---|---|
| Wet gluten | ≥ 26% | ICC 137 |
| Uric acid | ≤ 100 mg/kg | FSSAI |
| Food safety | Specification | Test method / note |
|---|---|---|
| Karnal bunt (Tilletia indica) | As required by importing country (phytosanitary declaration) | Plant quarantine inspection |
| Mycotoxins (DON, aflatoxin, OTA) | Within destination limits (EU: DON ≤ 1,000 µg/kg, OTA ≤ 5 µg/kg) | HPLC / LC-MS |
| Pesticide residues | Within destination MRLs | LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS |
| Live insects | Nil; fumigated before loading | Visual |
| Commercial | Specification | Note |
|---|---|---|
| HS code | 1001 99 10 (wheat) · 1001 19 00 (durum wheat) | Export policy "Free" since 24 Aug 2026 (DGFT Notification 35/2026-27) |
| Packing | 50 kg PP bags · 25 kg PP bags · 1 MT jumbo bags · bulk vessels (12,500 MT+) | Buyer's marks and private label on request |
| Container load | bulk break-bulk vessels | See Wheat Grain Packing and Container Loading |
| Shelf life | 12 months in cool, dry, fumigated storage | Cool, dry, ventilated storage away from odours |
| Documents | Phytosanitary Certificate · Certificate of Origin · Certificate of Analysis (moisture, protein / quality, mycotoxins, pesticides) · Fumigation Certificate (where required) · Independent inspection (SGS or buyer's surveyor) on request | — |
Indian Wheat Exports: Banned in 2022, Free Again in 2026
India's wheat export ban (May 2022) was lifted on 24 August 2026: DGFT Notifications 35/2026-27 (wheat) and 34/2026-27 (atta, maida, semolina) moved exports from "Prohibited" to "Free" with immediate effect.
| Date | Notification | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2022 | DGFT 06/2015-20 | Wheat exports prohibited (G2G and prior LC exceptions) |
| Feb 2026 | DGFT 62/2025-26 | 25 lakh tonnes of wheat allowed under quota |
| Apr 2026 | DGFT 13/2026-27 | A further 25 lakh tonnes allowed (50 lakh tonnes in total) |
| 24 Aug 2026 | DGFT 35/2026-27 | Wheat exports "Free", no quota or minimum price |
India has changed wheat export policy quickly in the past when domestic prices rose. We check the current DGFT status before every contract.
Wheat Grades
Milling Wheat 11.5%+
For bread and atta mills.
Standard Milling 10.5–11%
For flour and feed blends.
Need flour instead? Wheat Flour →
Wheat Grain Packing and Container Loading
| Pack type | Net weight | Units per 20 ft | Net per 20 ft | Net per 40 ft HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PP bag | 50 kg | ≈ 480–500 | ≈ 24–25 MT | ≈ 26–27 MT |
| PP bag | 25 kg | ≈ 960–1,000 | ≈ 24–25 MT | ≈ 26–27 MT |
| Jumbo bag | 1,000 kg | ≈ 24 | ≈ 24 MT | ≈ 26 MT |
Where Wheat Grain Is Used
Flour Mills
Atta, maida and bread flour.
Semolina and Pasta
Durum for pasta and suji.
Bakery
Bread and biscuit flours.
Feed
Lower grades for animal feed.
Government Tenders
Food-security imports.
Starch and Gluten
Wheat starch and vital gluten.
Indian Wheat Price: What Sets It
Indian wheat is priced per metric tonne FOB; the government's support price and stock-sale price set the floor in India.
- Support price: MSP 2026-27 is ₹2,585 per quintal; FCI's open-market sale price is ₹2,600.
- Crop and stocks: a record 2026 crop and large government stocks.
- World prices: Black Sea and Australian wheat set the benchmark.
- Protein: higher protein earns a premium.
- Freight: rail to Bangladesh / Nepal vs sea freight to 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
Importers that treat Karnal bunt as a quarantine pest receive the declaration they require on the phytosanitary certificate.
- Lot sampling
- Moisture, quality, mycotoxin and pesticide tests
- Phytosanitary, fumigation and export documents
Documents with every shipment
Get a Wheat 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 be exported from India now?
Yes. India lifted its wheat export ban on 24 August 2026 (DGFT Notification 35/2026-27), making exports "Free" with no quota or minimum price. Wheat flour, maida and semolina were freed the same day.
What is the specification of Indian wheat for export?
Typical Indian milling wheat has 10.5–12% protein, moisture ≤ 12%, test weight ≥ 76–77 kg/hl, wet gluten ≥ 26%, foreign matter ≤ 0.75%, damaged ≤ 2% and weevilled ≤ 1%.
What is the HS code for wheat?
Wheat is exported from India under ITC-HS 1001 99 10; durum wheat under 1001 19 00.
How much wheat does India produce?
India produced a record 120.65 million tonnes of wheat in 2025-26 (government third advance estimate), mainly in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan.
Which countries buy Indian wheat?
Before the 2022 ban, Bangladesh was the largest buyer, followed by the UAE, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Yemen and Nepal. Since the ban was lifted, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have resumed buying.
What is Karnal bunt and does it affect Indian wheat?
Karnal bunt is a fungal disease that some countries treat as a quarantine pest. Importers may ask for a phytosanitary declaration of freedom from it; we provide the certificate the destination requires.
Who exports wheat from India?
Elysium Agri Corporation, based in Jamnagar, Gujarat, exports Indian milling wheat in containers and bulk, with lot-wise quality, mycotoxin and pesticide testing.
