Post Harvest Profile of Wheat - Agmarknet

The export of wheat also showed increase of more than three hundred per cent both in
terms of quantity and value during the same period.
The new Agricultural Policy encompasses commercialization, value addition and market
orientation for both internal and export trade. In post World Trade Agreement (WTA) regime,
export led growth is an important strategy. Devaluations of rupee, permission to PSUs and
private parties to lift from FCI stocks, conditional removal of quantitative restrictions are some of
the measures to boost the exports. The quantity and value of export of wheat during the last four
years may be seen in the following table.
Table No.24
The quantity of Wheat Exported during the 1999-2000 to 2002-2003
Year Quantity (Metric tonnes) Quantity (Rs.in Lakh)
1999 – 2000 3.15 Negligible
2000 – 2001 813492.28 415.09
2001 – 2002 2649380.73 1330.20
2002 – 2003 3671253.97 1759.87
SOURCE : APEDA (Annual Export Information)
The country failed to fully avail the golden opportunity of wheat export due to lack of
adequate and proper infrastructure. Indian wheat is, competitive in terms of price and at
advantageous position in freight charges for export to South Asia. Paucity of rail rakes came in
the way of export though stocks and export orders were available. Exporters are renewing the
early orders on revised prices, which have been enhanced, as they could not fulfill the supply in
stipulated period of six months. The export price of wheat was hiked from Rs.4560 to 4810 per
tonne for old crop and from Rs.4600 to 4950 per tonne for wheat crop procured in 2002-2003
rabi marketing season w.e.f.01.01.2003.
T.durum wheat is having immense potential for export. The bright amber colour, hard
texture and high gluten content are preferred by Pasta Industry. Durum wheat cultivation is being
encouraged by concerned stake holders. Following points are also under active consideration for
promotion of export of wheat and its value added products.
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Long term policy for export, coupled with export promotion
activity.
To compete in international markets, maintenance of quality
parameters and consistency in quality and supply is essential.
The Government of India in consultation with the concerned
states is working in the direction of legalized contract farming,
direct marketing etc.
Biscuits, pasta, noodles etc., are being considered to be included
under wheat products so as to permit subsidy.
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