The global wheat market enters 2026 with a mix of recovery and risk. Production is increasing, but stocks remain tight, and logistics costs are still high. For exporters, this means a year of strong opportunities — if they work with verified buyers.
🌾 Global Wheat Market Overview (2026 Forecast)
According to the FAO and USDA 2025/26 reports, global wheat production is expected to reach ≈805 million tons, up 1.6% year-on-year. Yet the supply–demand balance remains fragile:
Global consumption: ≈801 million tons
Ending stocks: down by 3.1 million tons
Stocks-to-use ratio: 38.1%, the lowest in five years
Top Wheat Exporters (by volume, 2025/26 forecast):
Country/Region Export Volume (MMT) Market Share European Union 39.0 21% Canada 26.0 14% Australia 22.0 12% United States 24.5 13% Ukraine 17.0 9% India 15.5 8% Others 20.8 23%
Total global wheat exports are projected at 185–190 million tons, up about 5% compared to 2025.
💰 Wheat Price Outlook 2026
The World Bank projects average wheat prices in 2026 at USD 265–270 per metric ton (FOB, 12.5% protein) — slightly below the 2024 highs but still above the pre-pandemic average.
Price drivers:
Freight and insurance costs remain 20–25% above 2019 levels
Fertilizer prices stabilize, but energy costs add +6–8% to total production costs
EU and UK production costs: ≈£1,659 per ha, +3% YoY
➡️ Conclusion: 2026 will be a profitable but volatile year — exporters with verified partners will have a clear advantage.
🌍 Top Importers and Regional Demand in 2026 MENA Region
Egypt remains the #1 wheat importer worldwide — around 12.5–13 MMT, mainly via GASC and private tenders.
Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Algeria together import ~10 MMT.
Regional wheat imports grow ≈+9% YoY driven by food security programs.
Sub-Saharan Africa
Nigeria: ~6.2 MMT, driven by bakery and noodle production.
Kenya, Ghana, Ethiopia: combined ~4 MMT.
Governments focus on long-term food contracts and diversification.
Asia-Pacific
Indonesia: ~11 MMT imports (2nd after Egypt).
Philippines: ~6.5 MMT (+7% YoY).
China: ~10 MMT imports amid lower domestic yields.
Europe
Italy, Spain, Netherlands — steady demand for high-protein milling wheat for pasta and bakery industries.
EU internal trade remains robust at ≈38–40 MMT.
⚠️ Challenges Facing Exporters in 2026
Even experienced exporters are dealing with new global realities:
Fake importers using stolen tender documents
Payment fraud and delays in L/C processing
Lack of transparency in traditional brokerage models
Increasing regulation around traceability and sustainability
That’s why verified trade platforms have become a necessity rather than an option.
🔒 How Agrix Marketplace Makes Wheat Trade Safer
Agrix Marketplace is a global B2B ecosystem built for verified agro trade. All companies undergo KYC/KYB verification, ensuring you only trade with legitimate partners.
On Agrix you can:
Access verified buyer requests across 70+ countries
Reply directly via secure in-platform chat
Avoid brokers and fake middlemen
Keep 100% of your deal value (no commission)
Build long-term credibility with verified buyers
Examples of real buyer activity:
“Egypt importer seeks 25,000 MT milling wheat CIF Alexandria.” “Philippines buyer requests 2,000 MT feed wheat FOB Manila.” “UAE distributor buying 5,000 MT hard red wheat DDP Dubai.”
🚀 How to Start Trading Wheat on Agrix
Register on Agrix Marketplace
Submit KYC/KYB documents (passport or business license)
Get 3-day free access to view active buyer requests
Upgrade to $100/month to reply and chat directly
Within minutes, your company can connect with real wheat buyers — safely and transparently.
✅ Conclusion
Wheat remains the backbone of global food security. In 2026, exporters who combine verified partnerships, data-driven decisions, and digital trade tools will dominate the market.
🌾 Join Agrix Marketplace today — connect with verified wheat buyers worldwide. Get 3-day free access after verification and trade confidently in 2026.