Russia Average Export Price: Non CIS: Wheat data was reported at 206.500 USD/Ton in Nov 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 202.300 USD/Ton for Oct 2018. Russia Average Export Price: Non CIS: Wheat data is updated monthly, averaging 189.500 USD/Ton from Jan 2013 (Median) to Nov 2018, with 71 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 330.100 USD/Ton in Jan 2013 and a record low of 155.400 USD/Ton in Aug 2016. Russia Average Export Price: Non CIS: Wheat data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal State Statistics Service. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Russian Federation – Table RU.PC001: Average Export Price.

The average producers' price of wheat flour in Russia experienced a slight decrease in January 2023, as compared to the same month of the previous year. In the latest period observed, wheat flour producers' price amounted to approximately **** thousand Russian rubles per one metric ton. The lowest figure was reached in January 2018 at a little over **** thousand Russian rubles for one metric ton of wheat flour.

Russia Average Export Price: Wheat Flour data was reported at 319.600 USD/Ton in Nov 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 294.700 USD/Ton for Oct 2018. Russia Average Export Price: Wheat Flour data is updated monthly, averaging 322.200 USD/Ton from Nov 2008 (Median) to Nov 2018, with 121 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 679.600 USD/Ton in Apr 2013 and a record low of 113.000 USD/Ton in Jan 2017. Russia Average Export Price: Wheat Flour data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal State Statistics Service. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Russian Federation – Table RU.PC001: Average Export Price.

Wheat fell to 519.22 USd/Bu on July 31, 2025, down 0.86% from the previous day. Over the past month, Wheat's price has fallen 5.42%, and is down 2.40% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Wheat - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

The monthly price of wheat (hard red winter) in the United States reached an all time high in May 2022, at over *** U.S. dollars per metric ton. The unprecedented price increase began in mid-2020, due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, and was later exacerbated by the Russo-Ukrainian War in March 2022. Before the war, Russia and Ukraine were among the world's five largest wheat exporters, and around one third of all international wheat imports came from these two countries. The increase of 96 dollars per ton between February and March 2022 was the single largest price hike in U.S. history, and was only the second time that prices had exceeded 400 dollars - the first time this happened was due to the financial crisis of 2008. In the five years before the Covid-19 pandemic, the price of wheat generally fluctuated between 150 and 230 dollars per ton.

In 2023, overseas shipments of durum wheat increased by 35% to 8M tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend.

Explore the fluctuating dynamics of wheat prices in 2023, driven by climate change, geopolitical tensions in Ukraine and Russia, global demand, currency fluctuations, and trade policies. Understand how these factors impact wheat supply and prices, affecting countries worldwide.

The monthly average price for normal wheat in Egypt amounted to 22.05 Egyptian pounds (0.71 U.S. dollars) per kilogram as of May 2023. During the period reviewed, the price was the highest ever recorded and increased slightly compared to the previous month, registering a growth of almost 1.9 percent. In November 2019, the average price dropped by one Egyptian pound and stayed constant until May 2020 before fluctuating and increasing in general. The previous relative stability in wheat prices was caused by the extensive involvement of the Egyptian government in all parts of the wheat value chain.   

A major crop for the Egyptians     

Grains constitute Egypt's most important crop group, with wheat as the most important grain of all. In 2021, the country produced nine million metric tons of the crop. Yet Egyptians consumed more than twice that number. The grain is fundamental to the Egyptian population's food staple. In order to meet a demand that is higher than the local production, the country imports the majority of its wheat. In fact, Egypt has held its position as the largest wheat importer globally for years.

Several shocks to the Egyptian grain market     

The increases in the crop's price since September 2021 were a result of several reasons. The increases in the global average price of cereals, as well as crops affected by weather conditions in major export nations were among the main causes. Furthermore, the Russia-Ukraine war has severe implications on the wheat supply globally and in Egypt. Both countries are leading wheat import partners of Egypt, aggregating 85 percent of the country's wheat imports in 2020. As of the same year, the volume of wheat imported from Russia stood at 14 million metric tons.

Interactive chart of historical daily wheat prices back to 1975. The price shown is in U.S. Dollars per bushel.

Russia Average Import Price: Non CIS: Wheat data was reported at 463.000 USD/Ton in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 313.000 USD/Ton for 2016. Russia Average Import Price: Non CIS: Wheat data is updated yearly, averaging 207.000 USD/Ton from Dec 1993 (Median) to 2017, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,164.000 USD/Ton in 2009 and a record low of 58.200 USD/Ton in 1999. Russia Average Import Price: Non CIS: Wheat data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Customs Service. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Prices – Table RU.PC007: Average Import Price: Annual.

In the 2024/2025 marketing year, the top consumers of wheat globally were China, India, and the European Union. China consumed about 151 million metric tons of wheat that year. Wheat consumption worldwide is slowly increasing, growing by about eight percent since 2018/2019. Wheat production and trade Not only do they consume the most wheat, but China, the EU, and India are also the leading producers of wheat worldwide. Chine led global production, with about 136.6 million metric tons in 2023/24. Despite being a top producer, China also imports a great deal of wheat. In 2022, China imported about 3.8 billion U.S. dollars’ worth of wheat. Egypt has been one of the leading importer of wheat worldwide for the last several years. Wheat price Prices around the world have risen as of 2022. Many believe that the Russian invasion of Ukraine is to blame for the rising wheat prices and others believe it is the speculation of an impending food crisis that is driving up demand. The price of the most common variety of wheat grown in the U.S., hard red winter wheat, reached an all-time high in May 2022, reaching over 522 dollars per metric ton. Globally, the real household income is expected to decline by about 1.57 percent due to the increased cost of wheat and corn. Some countries will experience a decline of over five percent, showing the real impact that growing prices have on consumers across the world.

Russia Avg Producer Price: OKPD2: Food: Grains: Wheat data was reported at 14,699.470 RUB/Ton in Jan 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 15,713.100 RUB/Ton for Dec 2018. Russia Avg Producer Price: OKPD2: Food: Grains: Wheat data is updated monthly, averaging 12,612.390 RUB/Ton from Jan 2017 (Median) to Jan 2019, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15,972.440 RUB/Ton in Jan 2017 and a record low of 10,722.150 RUB/Ton in Jan 2018. Russia Avg Producer Price: OKPD2: Food: Grains: Wheat data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal State Statistics Service. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Prices – Table RU.PB002: Average Producer Price: Food.

Russia Average Import Price: CIS: Wheat data was reported at 145.000 USD/Ton in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 153.000 USD/Ton for 2016. Russia Average Import Price: CIS: Wheat data is updated yearly, averaging 153.000 USD/Ton from Dec 1994 (Median) to 2017, with 24 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 342.000 USD/Ton in 2008 and a record low of 50.600 USD/Ton in 1994. Russia Average Import Price: CIS: Wheat data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Customs Service. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Prices – Table RU.PC007: Average Import Price: Annual.

Russia Average Producer Price: OKPD2: Agriculture: Grain: Wheat: Soft data was reported at 10,497.300 RUB/Ton in Jan 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 10,449.290 RUB/Ton for Dec 2018. Russia Average Producer Price: OKPD2: Agriculture: Grain: Wheat: Soft data is updated monthly, averaging 7,928.230 RUB/Ton from Jan 2017 (Median) to Jan 2019, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10,497.300 RUB/Ton in Jan 2019 and a record low of 6,468.300 RUB/Ton in Nov 2017. Russia Average Producer Price: OKPD2: Agriculture: Grain: Wheat: Soft data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal State Statistics Service. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Russian Federation – Table RU.RIJ004: Average Agricultural Producer Price: Federal State Statistics Service.

In 2017, the amount of groats and meal of common wheat and spelt imported into Russia totaled X tons, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, imports of groats and meal of common wheat and spelt continue to indicate a drastic descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013, when the imports increased by X% from the previous year.

Russia Avg Producer Price: OKPD2: Food: Flour: Wheat: 2nd Grade data was reported at 14,371.920 RUB/Ton in Jan 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 13,740.060 RUB/Ton for Dec 2018. Russia Avg Producer Price: OKPD2: Food: Flour: Wheat: 2nd Grade data is updated monthly, averaging 11,284.440 RUB/Ton from Jan 2017 (Median) to Jan 2019, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14,371.920 RUB/Ton in Jan 2019 and a record low of 9,764.520 RUB/Ton in Mar 2018. Russia Avg Producer Price: OKPD2: Food: Flour: Wheat: 2nd Grade data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal State Statistics Service. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Prices – Table RU.PB002: Average Producer Price: Food.

In 2021, Russia (X tons), followed by Indonesia (X tons), Germany (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and France (X tons) were the key exporters of wheat bran, together achieving 41% of total exports. The United States (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Poland (X tons), Sri Lanka (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Sudan (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Austria (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

Russia Average Export Price: CIS: Wheat data was reported at 186.200 USD/Ton in Nov 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 188.100 USD/Ton for Oct 2018. Russia Average Export Price: CIS: Wheat data is updated monthly, averaging 182.700 USD/Ton from Jan 2013 (Median) to Nov 2018, with 71 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 338.900 USD/Ton in Mar 2013 and a record low of 150.700 USD/Ton in Mar 2018. Russia Average Export Price: CIS: Wheat data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal State Statistics Service. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Russian Federation – Table RU.PC001: Average Export Price.

Russia Average Producer Price: OKPD2: Agriculture: Grain: Wheat: Hard data was reported at 11,203.080 RUB/Ton in Jan 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 11,497.470 RUB/Ton for Dec 2018. Russia Average Producer Price: OKPD2: Agriculture: Grain: Wheat: Hard data is updated monthly, averaging 9,009.040 RUB/Ton from Jan 2017 (Median) to Jan 2019, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11,497.470 RUB/Ton in Dec 2018 and a record low of 6,603.330 RUB/Ton in Jan 2018. Russia Average Producer Price: OKPD2: Agriculture: Grain: Wheat: Hard data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal State Statistics Service. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Russian Federation – Table RU.RIJ004: Average Agricultural Producer Price: Federal State Statistics Service.

Russia Average Producer Price: OKPD2: Agriculture: Grain: Barley data was reported at 10,355.730 RUB/Ton in Jan 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 9,620.730 RUB/Ton for Dec 2018. Russia Average Producer Price: OKPD2: Agriculture: Grain: Barley data is updated monthly, averaging 7,295.920 RUB/Ton from Jan 2017 (Median) to Jan 2019, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10,355.730 RUB/Ton in Jan 2019 and a record low of 6,077.000 RUB/Ton in Jan 2018. Russia Average Producer Price: OKPD2: Agriculture: Grain: Barley data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal State Statistics Service. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Russian Federation – Table RU.RIJ004: Average Agricultural Producer Price: Federal State Statistics Service.