Wheat flour trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in wheat flour was worth $5.95 billion in 2024, about 13.30 million tonnes. That is an increase of 32% since 2017, and down 14% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.95B | 13.30M t |
| 2023 | $6.91B | 14.01M t |
| 2022 | $6.73B | 13.14M t |
| 2021 | $5.13B | 11.57M t |
| 2020 | $4.74B | 12.58M t |
| 2019 | $4.99B | 13.57M t |
| 2018 | $4.82B | 13.94M t |
| 2017 | $4.49B | 13.44M t |
Top wheat flour exporting countries
Exports are led by Turkey (20%), Kazakhstan (9%) and Germany (9%). 169 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 37%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.17B | 20% |
| Kazakhstan | $530.7M | 8.9% |
| Germany | $515.9M | 8.7% |
| Egypt | $460.8M | 7.7% |
| Uzbekistan | $321.8M | 5.4% |
| Italy | $304.0M | 5.1% |
| Canada | $186.5M | 3.1% |
| Argentina | $160.2M | 2.7% |
| United States | $151.9M | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $151.7M | 2.6% |
| France | $135.6M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $128.4M | 2.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Afghanistan is the biggest buyer with 11% of world imports, ahead of Iraq and the Netherlands. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 24% across 224 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | $640.5M | 11% |
| Iraq | $456.2M | 7.7% |
| Netherlands | $314.3M | 5.3% |
| United States | $311.6M | 5.2% |
| Sudan | $252.2M | 4.2% |
| France | $248.2M | 4.2% |
| Ireland | $165.1M | 2.8% |
| Uzbekistan | $155.3M | 2.6% |
| Brazil | $125.0M | 2.1% |
| Somalia | $119.3M | 2% |
| Syria | $103.9M | 1.8% |
| Hong Kong | $98.1M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.45 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $0.89 per kg and Kazakhstan $0.29 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 1101: Wheat or meslin flour. HS 1101 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most wheat flour?
Turkey exported $1.17 billion in 2024, 20% of the world total, followed by Kazakhstan (9%) and Germany (9%). In all, 169 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most wheat flour?
Afghanistan imported $640.5 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of Iraq (8%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three importers together take 24%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in wheat flour?
It was worth $5.95 billion in 2024, about 13.30 million tonnes. That is an increase of 32% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $6.91 billion. 169 countries reported exports and 224 reported imports.
What is the average price of wheat flour per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.45 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $0.89 per kg and Kazakhstan $0.29 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for wheat flour?
The HS code for wheat flour is heading 1101, in chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 1101 page.
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