Strong Arrival of New Wheat Across Major Producing States

21-Apr-2025 06:21 PM

New Delhi. With excellent wheat production expected this season, the arrival of the new crop and government procurement have picked up pace in all major wheat-producing states.

As of April 16, around 83.58 lakh tonnes of wheat had been procured nationwide, and the pace is expected to rise further.

The Union Food Ministry has set a target of 312.70 lakh tonnes for wheat procurement in 2025, including 124 lakh tonnes from Punjab, 75 lakh tonnes from Haryana, 60 lakh tonnes from Madhya Pradesh, and 30 lakh tonnes from Uttar Pradesh.

Procurement deadlines vary across states, ranging from May 15 in Punjab and Haryana to June 30 in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttarakhand. Last season, a total of 266.05 lakh tonnes of wheat was procured nationally.

Production estimates vary, with the government projecting 1154.50 lakh tonnes, ISRO estimating 1222.40 lakh tonnes, and the Flour Millers Federation forecasting around 1100 lakh tonnes.

Meanwhile, the Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research expects production could reach 1200 lakh tonnes. Wheat arrivals are likely to remain strong until the end of May, aided by the removal of stock limits that allow millers and stockists to buy freely.