In 2022, worldwide sales for various types of exported flours reached a substantial total of US$8.77 billion. This amount signifies a 32.5% growth compared to 2018, when global flour exports were valued at $6.62 billion. Year-over-year, the value of flour exports accelerated with an 18.2% increase from $7.42 billion in 2021.

The leading exporters of flour include Türkiye, Kazakhstan, Germany, India, and the United States. Together, these top suppliers accounted for 41.4% of the flour sold on international markets in 2022.

Flour, a crucial ingredient in many dietary staples such as bread, pastries, and stews, is a fine powder made by grinding raw grains or roots.

Types of Flour Exported in 2022: Nearly three-quarters (73.5%) of globally exported flour was made from wheat or meslin. Another 14.4% consisted of flours derived from other cereals (excluding wheat and meslin), while 10.4% was made from peas, beans, lentils, and other dried legumes. Lastly, potato-based flour made up 1.6% of the total.

From a continental perspective, Asia led the way with $4 billion worth of flour exports, representing 46% of the global total in 2022. Europe followed with 32.2%, while North America contributed 10%. Latin America, including the Caribbean, accounted for 6.8%, and Africa for 5.1%. Oceania, led by Australia, had the smallest share with 0.6%.

For those interested in research, the relevant Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) codes are as follows: 1101 for wheat or meslin flour, 1102 for other cereal flours, and 1106 for flour made from legumes such as peas, beans, and lentils. The 6-digit HTS prefix 110510 is used for potato-derived flour.

Top Wheat or Meslin Flour Exporting Countries in 2022

Here are the 25 countries that exported the highest dollar value of wheat or meslin flour in 2022:

1. Türkiye: US$1.5 billion (23.3% of global wheat flour exports)

2. Kazakhstan: $753 million (11.7%)

3. Germany: $504.1 million (7.8%)

4. India: $276.4 million (4.3%)

5. Uzbekistan: $268.5 million (4.2%)

6. Italy: $251.9 million (3.9%)

7. Argentina: $196.7 million (3.1%)

8. Canada: $169.3 million (2.6%)

9. United States: $163.2 million (2.5%)

10. Russia: $159.5 million (2.5%)

11. Belgium: $155.5 million (2.4%)

12. United Kingdom: $137.7 million (2.1%)

13. France: $116.3 million (1.8%)

14. Egypt: $115.8 million (1.8%)

15. Japan: $98.5 million (1.5%)

16. Vietnam: $95.1 million (1.5%)

17. Netherlands: $91.2 million (1.4%)

18. Hungary: $81.2 million (1.3%)

19. Slovakia: $68.2 million (1.1%)

20. China: $67.5 million (1%)

21. Spain: $64.4 million (1%)

22. Serbia: $60.3 million (0.9%)

23. Poland: $60.1 million (0.9%)

24. Dominican Republic: $58 million (0.9%)

25. South Africa: $42.7 million (0.7%)

These countries together accounted for over four-fifths (81.8%) of the world’s wheat or meslin flour exports in 2022.

The fastest-growing exporters of wheat or meslin flour from 2021 to 2022 were Russia (up 85.7%), the United Kingdom (up 77%), Slovakia (up 72.2%), Kazakhstan (up 70.8%), and the Dominican Republic (up 67.4%). On the other hand, Egypt saw the most significant decline, with a -40.8% drop in exports year-over-year, followed by Uzbekistan with a -4.4% decrease.

Flour Exporting Companies in 2024

Here are some leading companies involved in flour exports in 2024:

1. Collapsible Tube Corporation (700%, $2.5 Million)

2. Bal Krishan Plasikrafts (400%, $4.5 Million)

3. Barcel (31,500%, $9.8 Million)

4. Caterpillar India Private Limited (28,400%, $0 Million)

5. Harinera de Maiz de Mexicali (10,300%, $78.38 Million)

6. Vistas Investments Private Limited (300%, $0.05 Million)

7. Maz Industrial (28,200%, $33.57 Million)

8. Multistrada Arah Sarana (719,600%, $0.77 Million)

9. Talian Company Limited (1,700%, $0.6 Million)

10. Trelleborg Industrial Products India Private Ltd (3,100%, $0.21 Million)

These companies represent significant players in the global flour export market, contributing to the growth and distribution of flour worldwide.

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