XP-0003 Grains And Cereals
1121 Basmati Rice
Extra long grain 1121 Basmati rice. Known for its exquisite aroma and non-sticky texture after cooking.
SGSAPEDA
Min. Order
20 Metric Tons (1 FCL)
🌿 Vegetarian Product
✓ Non-GMO
🌱 Organic Available
Grains And Cereals SKU: XP-0177
Wheat
Premium wheat grades with high protein content, ideal for milling and food processing in international markets.
Commercial Trade Terms
Min. Order (MOQ)
1 Container (20ft)
HS Code
10011900
Origin
India (Punjab/Haryana/MP)
Price Range
Price on Request
Export Documents
- Certificate of Origin (APEDA / FIEO)
- Phytosanitary Certificate (PPQS) — including Karnal bunt clearance
- Fumigation Certificate
- SGS / Bureau Veritas Inspection Report
- APEDA Certificate
- Bill of Lading
- Commercial Invoice & Packing List
Available Bag Sizes
25kg50kg1 MT Jumbo Bag
Available Bag Types
PP (Polypropylene)JuteNon-WovenPP Jumbo (FIBC)Multi-wall Paper
Product Overview
COMPREHENSIVE PRODUCT OVERVIEW
As a prominent wheat exporter, IndianXporter offers various grades of wheat suitable for flour milling and food processing. Our wheat is known for its high protein content and superior baking qualities, sourced from India's primary wheat-growing regions. We ensure rigorous quality control and efficient logistics for timely global delivery. As a leading manufacturer and exporter in India, IndianXporter ensures that our Wheat meets the stringent quality requirements of international markets. Our robust supply chain allows us to fulfill bulk orders consistently, offering highly competitive FOB and CIF pricing to our B2B partners worldwide. Our processing facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, ensuring that every shipment of Wheat is thoroughly sorted, cleaned, and graded. We adhere to global food safety and industrial standards, backed by third-party inspections from agencies like SGS upon buyer request.
As a leading manufacturer and exporter in India, IndianXporter ensures that our Wheat meets the stringent quality requirements of international markets. Our robust supply chain allows us to fulfill bulk orders consistently, offering highly competitive FOB and CIF pricing to our B2B partners worldwide.
Our processing facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, ensuring that every shipment of Wheat is thoroughly sorted, cleaned, and graded. We adhere to global food safety and industrial standards, backed by third-party inspections from agencies like SGS upon buyer request.
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Varieties Found in India
Regional cultivars available for bulk export
Lok-1
Punjab & Haryana
Hard red winter. High protein (12–14%). Top milling quality.
GW-322
Gujarat
Hard white wheat. High gluten. Export to Middle East & Africa.
HI-8498 (Durum)
MP & Rajasthan
Durum wheat for pasta & semolina. Amber colour, high protein.
Specific variety available on request — mention in your RFQ.
What is Wheat?
Wheat (Triticum aestivum) is the world's most widely cultivated cereal grain and the staple foundation of bread, flour, and pasta across the globe. India is the world's second-largest wheat producer after China, growing predominantly hard varieties in the Rabi season across Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat. Indian wheat is prized in regional markets for its high protein content (10–14%), strong gluten, and excellent milling characteristics for atta (whole wheat flour) and maida (refined flour).
Unlike commodity-grade Black Sea wheat, India offers distinctive premium varieties. Sharbati wheat from Madhya Pradesh is a golden-grained, naturally sweet wheat that commands a retail premium in branded atta markets. Lok-1 is a hard red milling wheat with 12–14% protein ideal for high-quality flour, while HI-8498 Durum produces amber, high-protein semolina for pasta and pasta-grade flour. GW-322, grown in Gujarat, is a hard white wheat favoured for Middle East and Africa export channels.
India is a policy-dependent swing exporter — export volumes surge when global prices spike (as during the 2022 Russia-Ukraine disruption) but the government may impose export bans to protect domestic food security. India remains highly competitive in regional markets including South Asia (Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka), the Middle East, and Africa, where proximity, pricing, and atta-processing capability give Indian wheat a structural advantage. All Indian export availability is subject to prevailing government export policy.
Technical Specifications
| Botanical Name | Triticum aestivum (durum: Triticum durum) |
| Protein Content | 10–14% (variety dependent) |
| Moisture Content | 12% Max |
| Test Weight (Hectolitre) | 76–78 kg/hl |
| Foreign Matter | 1% Max |
| Broken/Shrivelled Grains | 2% Max |
| Wet Gluten | 28–32% |
| Falling Number | 250+ seconds (sound, non-sprouted) |
| Damaged Grains | 2% Max |
| Type | Hard Red / Hard White / Durum (Amber) |
| Karnal Bunt | Within importing country tolerance — phytosanitary certified |
| Milling Yield | High extraction — suitable for atta and maida |
Commercial Grades & Classification
Lok-1 (Hard Red)
Processing: Cleaned, graded milling wheat
Colour: Hard red
Use Case: Top-tier flour milling — 12–14% protein, strong gluten for bread and atta
+$15–$30/MT over base milling wheat
GW-322 (Hard White)
Processing: Cleaned, graded milling wheat
Colour: Hard white
Use Case: Middle East and Africa export — favoured for white flour appearance
+$10–$25/MT over base milling wheat
Sharbati (Premium MP)
Processing: Cleaned, graded — premium branded wheat
Colour: Golden
Use Case: Premium retail atta — naturally sweet, retail brand premium
+$50–$100/MT over base milling wheat
HI-8498 Durum
Processing: Cleaned, graded durum wheat
Colour: Amber
Use Case: Pasta and semolina production — amber, high protein
+$30–$60/MT over base milling wheat
Milling Wheat #2
Processing: Cleaned, graded standard milling wheat
Colour: Mixed red/white
Use Case: General flour milling and food processing — base benchmark grade
Base grade
Indicative FOB Pricing
Prices are indicative. Request a formal quote for contractual pricing.
| Grade | FOB Price (USD/MT) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Milling Wheat (Lok-1 / GW-322 / #2) | $280 – $400/MT | Indicative Q1 2026 — varies with global Black Sea benchmark and export policy |
| Sharbati Premium Wheat | $350 – $480/MT | Indicative — premium golden MP wheat, branded retail grade |
| HI-8498 Durum Wheat | $320 – $450/MT | Indicative — pasta/semolina grade, amber high-protein |
Price Influencing Factors
- •Black Sea (Russian) wheat benchmark — the global price anchor that Indian wheat competes against
- •Indian government export policy — bans or export duties can halt availability and reset prices entirely
- •Rabi crop outcome — monsoon, heatwave, and unseasonal rain in Punjab/MP directly affect supply and price
- •Minimum Support Price (MSP) and FCI procurement — domestic floor pricing influences export parity
- •USD/INR exchange rate — INR depreciation improves Indian competitiveness in USD-denominated regional markets
- •Freight and proximity advantage — short shipping distances to South Asia and Gulf lower delivered cost
India vs Russia: Wheat Comparison
Russia is the world's largest and cheapest wheat exporter, dominating the Black Sea trade, while Australia, the USA, and Canada compete in the premium milling segment. India is a swing, policy-dependent exporter that is most competitive in regional markets — South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa — where freight proximity and atta-processing capability offset Russia's price advantage.
| Aspect | 🇮🇳 India | 🌏 Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Export Reliability | Swing exporter — availability subject to government export bans | Consistent, dominant year-round exporter |
| FOB Price | $280–$400/MT — competitive in regional markets | Typically the lowest-cost global benchmark |
| Premium Varieties | Sharbati (premium golden) and Durum offer differentiation | Largely commodity milling wheat |
| Freight to South Asia/Gulf | Short distance — strong proximity advantage | Longer haul to South Asian and Gulf ports |
| Atta/Flour Processing | Strong atta milling base for diaspora roti/bread demand | Limited value-added flour for these markets |
| Phytosanitary | Karnal bunt restrictions in some markets | Fewer Karnal bunt import restrictions |
Applications & End-Use Markets
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Flour Milling (Atta & Maida)
The dominant use — Indian wheat is milled into atta (whole wheat flour) and maida (refined flour) for the South Asian diaspora's roti, chapati, naan, and bread. High gluten and protein make Indian milling wheat ideal for traditional flatbreads.
BangladeshNepalSri LankaUAESudan
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Bakery — Bread & Biscuits
Hard red and hard white wheat grades supply industrial and artisan bakeries producing bread, buns, and biscuits, where consistent protein and water absorption are essential for dough performance.
UAEIndonesiaPhilippinesYemen
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Pasta & Semolina (Durum)
HI-8498 Durum wheat is milled into amber semolina (sooji/rava) for pasta, vermicelli, and traditional Indian preparations. Its high protein and hardness deliver the firm bite required for quality pasta.
UAEIndonesiaPhilippines
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Animal Feed
Lower grades and off-spec wheat serve as an energy-dense ingredient in poultry, cattle, and livestock feed formulations, providing carbohydrates and protein for compound feed.
UAEIndonesiaPhilippines
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Food Processing
Used across the food processing sector for breakfast cereals, snacks, vital wheat gluten extraction, and processed wheat-based products requiring consistent milling-grade input.
IndonesiaUAESri Lanka
Global Trade Architecture
Primary Supply Origins
Russia
Largest global exporterDominant Black Sea supplier — sets the global commodity price benchmark.
Australia
Major premium exporterPremium milling and noodle wheat, strong in Asian markets.
India
Swing / policy-dependent exporterWorld's 2nd largest producer. Competitive in regional markets; export availability subject to government policy.
Key Consumption Nodes
South Asia — Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka
Primary regional destination for Indian wheat and atta. Proximity and shared cuisine drive consistent flour and grain demand.
Middle East — UAE, Yemen
Large flour-milling and re-export hub. UAE re-exports flour and wheat across the Gulf and East Africa.
Southeast Asia — Indonesia, Philippines
Major wheat importers with large flour-milling industries serving noodle and bakery sectors.
Africa — Sudan
Growing bread-consuming market reliant on imported milling wheat, where Indian wheat competes when export policy permits.
Market Intelligence
Wheat is one of the world's most strategically traded commodities, with India occupying a unique position as a massive producer but inconsistent exporter. India is the world's second-largest wheat producer, yet its export presence fluctuates dramatically with government policy and global price cycles, making it a 'swing' supplier rather than a structural one.
Market Size
Global wheat trade exceeds 200 million MT annually; India's exports range from negligible to 7+ million MT depending on policy and global prices
Growth Rate
Global wheat trade grows ~1–2% CAGR; Indian export share is volatile and policy-driven
Core Demand Drivers
- South Asian and Middle Eastern population growth driving structural flour and bread demand
- Global price spikes (e.g. 2022 Russia-Ukraine war) opening export windows for Indian wheat
- Sharbati branded premium niche growing in retail atta markets across the Gulf and diaspora
- Durum wheat demand for pasta and semolina expanding in the Middle East and Southeast Asia
- Freight proximity advantage making Indian wheat attractive to regional buyers when available
Supply Dynamics
Indian wheat is a single-season Rabi crop harvested March–April, highly exposed to late-season heatwaves and unseasonal rain. Domestic food security takes priority — the Food Corporation of India (FCI) procures at Minimum Support Price for the public distribution system, and surplus determines export availability. This creates a structurally stop-start export profile.
⚠ India Risk Factor
Government export bans are the defining risk — India imposed a wheat export ban in May 2022 that has remained intermittent since, making India an unreliable consistent supplier. Karnal bunt phytosanitary restrictions limit access to some markets. Monsoon failure and heatwaves affecting the Rabi crop add supply-side volatility. Buyers must treat Indian wheat availability as subject to prevailing government policy.
Future Outlook
India's wheat export role will remain opportunistic and policy-gated rather than structural. Premium niches — Sharbati branded wheat, durum for pasta, and organic wheat — offer the most durable export value as they are less exposed to commodity bans. Climate-resilient, heat-tolerant varieties under development aim to stabilise Rabi production against rising temperatures.
HS / HSN Codes
| Product Type | HS 6-Digit | ITC-HS 8-Digit | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat (Other — common/milling) | 1001.99 | 10019910 | Wheat and meslin — other than durum and seed quality |
| Durum Wheat | 1001.11 | 10011100 | Durum wheat for pasta and semolina production |
| Wheat or Meslin Flour | 1101.00 | 11010000 | Atta / maida — wheat or meslin flour |
Certifications & Compliance Standards
| Standard | Code / Reference | Note |
|---|---|---|
| FSSAI | FSSAI License | Indian food safety compliance for processing and handling facilities |
| APEDA Registration | APEDA | Mandatory registration for cereal exports from India |
| EU Pesticide MRL | Regulation EC 396/2005 | Multi-residue pesticide testing required for EU market entry |
| Phytosanitary — Karnal Bunt | IPPC / PPQS | Karnal bunt (Tilletia indica) is a key concern — some countries restrict Indian wheat; clearance certified per destination tolerance |
| Non-GMO | — | Indian wheat is conventionally bred — naturally non-GMO |
Storage, Handling & Logistics
Shelf Life
12 months under dry, well-ventilated, fumigated storage
Storage Conditions
Cool, dry warehouse below 12% grain moisture. Protect from moisture ingress, pests, and rodents. Stack on pallets away from walls.
Container Type
20ft FCL (26 MT) with HDPE/PP liner to prevent moisture ingress; jumbo FIBC bags for bulk loading
Fumigation
Phosphine (Aluminium Phosphide) fumigation standard for long-haul shipments; fumigation certificate provided.
Why Source Wheat from India?
- Competitive regional FOB pricing — strong freight proximity advantage to South Asia, the Gulf, and Africa
- Premium Sharbati variety — naturally sweet golden wheat with retail brand premium not available from commodity origins
- Durum (HI-8498) supply for pasta and semolina — amber, high-protein grade for the pasta industry
- World's second-largest production base — deep supply when export policy permits
- Strong atta/maida flour-processing capability for diaspora roti and bread demand
- Organic and non-GMO wheat available — note all export availability is subject to government export policy
Industrial Usage
Industrial raw material for milling, animal feed, and ethanol production. High-purity technical grades available for industrial procurement and technical application.
Standard
Technical Grade
Supply
Bulk Only
Packaging & Logistics
Standard Packaging
PP Bags / Jute Bags (25kg/50kg)
Private Label / OEM
Private Branding & Custom Print on bags
Port of Loading
Kandla or Mundra Port
Incoterms
FOB, CIF, CFR accepted
Global Export Reach for Wheat
IndianXporter successfully exports Wheat to major international markets. Click your region below to view destination-specific compliance and shipping details.
Industrial Application Verticals
B2B Solutions
Private Label Wheat
Establish your own brand in the international market. We provide end-to-end custom white-label packaging and branding solutions for retail distribution. Get retail-ready Wheat under your brand name with our expert OEM services.
- Custom pouch, jar & bulk bag design
- Multi-lingual labeling & regulatory compliance
- FSSAI, ISO & FDA certified facilities
- Flexible packaging sizes (100g to 50kg)
Retail Ready
From Design to Delivery
Export Markets
USA UAE Europe South East Asia
We provide market-specific compliance documentation for each destination. Contact us for country-specific certifications.
Importing Wheat: B2B FAQs
What is the lead time for a bulk order of Wheat?
Our standard lead time for Wheat is 7-14 business days from order confirmation to dispatch from an Indian port. For private label orders, allow an additional 5 days for packaging customization.
Can I request a sample of Wheat before placing a full container order?
Yes, we provide 100g to 500g samples of Wheat for quality validation. Sample costs are usually free, with the buyer covering international courier charges (DHL/FedEx).
Which Incoterms do you offer for Wheat?
We primarily quote on FOB (Nhava Sheva/Mundra) or CIF (Destination Port) basis. We can also provide CFR and door-to-door DDP pricing for specific regions upon request.
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Wheat?
Our standard MOQ for Wheat is 1 Container (20ft). However, we can accommodate smaller trial orders or mixed container shipments (LCL) for new B2B partners seeking to evaluate our quality.
Do you provide samples and laboratory reports for Wheat?
Yes, we provide pre-shipment samples and comprehensive laboratory testing reports (including pesticide residues, heavy metals, and purity analysis) for Wheat to ensure full compliance with your destination country's regulations.
What are the export logistics and lead times for bulk orders?
We primarily ship through Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) and Mundra ports using FOB, CIF, or CFR terms. Standard lead time for Wheat is 15-25 business days from the receipt of the Advance Payment or confirmed L/C.
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