Wheat Export From India 2026 Market Overview & Trends

India's wheat exports peaked significantly in 2022 at over $2.1 billion. However, there has been a sharp decline in both value and quantity through 2023 and 2024. By 2024, export value dropped to approximately $22.3 million, reflecting a significant contraction in trade volume from previous historical highs.

In 2024, Nepal remains the primary destination for Indian wheat exports, accounting for $20.8 million. Other significant markets include the United Arab Emirates and Iraq. The concentration of trade in neighboring and Middle Eastern regions highlights India's strategic regional export focus for this specific commodity category.

Despite overall declines, the United Arab Emirates and Iraq emerged as key growth markets in 2024, with growth rates of 17.05% and 5.02% respectively. Other emerging destinations include Australia and the Maldives, suggesting diversifying, though smaller, trade opportunities within the global wheat sector.

Cereals; wheat and meslin (other than durum wheat) dominate the export mix, contributing $22.2 million in 2024. In contrast, durum wheat exports represent a much smaller segment, valued at approximately $107,600, indicating that non-durum varieties are the primary driver of India's wheat export revenue.