Govt OKs 5 Lakh Tonnes Wheat Products Export

17-Jan-2026 11:34 AM

New Delhi: Although commercial exports of wheat and its value-added products have been restricted for the past few years, the government, at the special request of the industry and trade sector, has now permitted the export of 5 lakh tonnes of wheat products.

This clears the way for the export of flour, maida, semolina (rava/sooji), whole wheat flour, and resultant flour.

While flour millers/processors had requested the government to allow the export of 10 lakh tonnes of wheat products, a quota of 5 lakh tonnes has been set for now. No decision has yet been taken regarding the export of whole wheat.

The government has sufficient stocks of wheat, and arrivals in domestic markets remain normal. Furthermore, a bumper wheat crop is expected. Domestic market prices for wheat products are stable or showing a downward trend.

Considering these circumstances, the government did not face much difficulty in deciding to allow the export of 5 lakh tonnes of wheat products.

Certain rules and procedures have been laid down for the export of wheat products. Export permission will be granted to flour millers/processors who possess a valid IEC and FSSAI license. Millers/processors will have to apply online.

The deadline for the first phase of applications is January 21-31, 2026.  Thereafter, applications will be invited during the last ten days of each month. This process will continue until applications for the export of 5 lakh tonnes of wheat products have been received.

The export authorization, once issued, will be valid for six months, and any request for an extension will be considered by a special EFC (Export Facilitation Committee). Millers/processors will have to submit certain necessary documents to obtain the export authorization.