WHEAT:
Wheat cultivation in India traditionally been dominated by the northern region of India. The northern states of Punjab and Haryana Plains in India have been prolific wheat producers. While this cereal grass has been studied carefully in the past, recent years of painstaking research by India’s finest scientific talent has paid off with the development of distinctly superior varieties of Durum Wheat.

This hard wheat is cultivated in clayey soil and is highly sought after for its physical characteristics. Its high gluten strength and uniform golden colour makes it ideal for bread making and pasta preparation unlike the softer commercially high yielding wheat, which lacks the strength and consistency of durum. Today, India is exporting sufficient quantities of all types of wheat and extensive research efforts are underway for improving its cereals and grain output in the years to come. Wheat cultivation has traditionally been dominated by the northern region of India. The northern states of Punjab and Haryana Plains in India have been prolific wheat producers. While this cereal grass has been studied carefully in the past, recent years of painstaking research by India’s finest scientific talent has paid off with the development of distinctly superior varieties of Durum Wheat. With a production reaching ten times in past five years, India is today the second largest wheat producer in the whole world. Various studies and researches show that wheat and wheat flour play an increasingly important role in the management of India’s food economy.

Areas Of Cultivation: Major wheat growing states in India are Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar and Gujarat.

Major Export Destinations (2020-21) : Bangladesh , Nepal, UAE, Sri Lanka , Yemen Republic.

Varieties: The main varieties of wheat grown in India are as follows VL-832,VL-804, HS-365, HS-240 , HD2687,WH-147, WH-542, PBW-343, WH-896(d), PDW-233(d), UP-2338, PBW-502, Shresth (HD 2687), Aditya (HD 2781), HW-2044, HW-1085, NP-200(di), HW-741.

Export Varieties: Indian milling wheat and other premium varieties like Hard Wheat, Sharbati Wheat, Raj Wheat, Durum.
All the above varieties can be offered machine cleaned either as bulk or bagged in containers.

Domestic: Supplying as per specific requirements of Millers and Food Service Companies, offering year-round ‘stock-and-ship’ supply arrangements

Imported Wheat:

Wheat Specifications by Country and Grade

Analysis Summary

This table outlines quality specifications for wheat from various countries and grades, likely for trading, milling, or food production standards.

Key Observations:

• Moisture, Foreign Material, Filth, Shriveled/Broken Grains, and Total Damage: Mostly uniform across all origins (e.g., 13% moisture max, ≤0.10% foreign material/filth, ≤6% total damage).
• Protein Content: Highest in USA grades (13.75%), Canadian G-1 (12.50%), and Ukrainian G-1 (11.50%). Lowest in many Grade 2/3 and some origins (10%).
• Gluten Content (Wet and Dry): Strongest in Canadian G-1 (36% wet, 12.54% dry) and USA G-1 (34% wet). Weaker in lower grades (e.g., 18-22% wet in some Romanian/Ukrainian/Russian G-3).
• Falling Number: Higher values indicate better quality (less sprout damage). USA grades highest (350 sec), most others 250-300 sec.
• Test Weight: Indicates density/bulk quality. USA and Canadian highest (76-78 kg/hL), others slightly lower (72-76 kg/hL).

These specs suggest USA and high-grade Canadian wheat are premium for baking (high protein/gluten), while lower grades from Russia/Ukraine etc. may suit feed or other uses.