Govt Approves Export Of 25 LMT Of Wheat, 5 LMT Of Wheat Products

New Delhi, Feb 14 (KNN) The government has approved the export of 25 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of wheat and an additional 5 LMT of wheat products following a review of domestic availability and price trends.

The decision aims to stabilise markets while ensuring remunerative returns to farmers.

Private wheat stocks in 2025–26 are estimated at around 75 LMT, about 32 LMT higher than the same period last year. Stocks in the central pool with the Food Corporation of India are projected at nearly 182 LMT as on April 1, 2026. The government said the export clearance will not affect domestic food security.

Wheat acreage in the ongoing Rabi 2026 season has risen to 334.17 lakh hectares from 328.04 lakh hectares a year earlier, reflecting higher sowing supported by MSP and procurement operations. 

According to the government, comfortable stocks, easing prices and expectations of good production have created space for calibrated exports, helping prevent distress sales, improve liquidity and ensure better stock management.

Additional Sugar Export Quota Announced

The government has also approved an additional 5 LMT of sugar exports for the 2025–26 sugar season, over and above the 15 LMT permitted in November 2025.

As per data from mills, about 1.97 LMT had been exported till January 31, 2026, while 2.72 LMT had been contracted. 

The fresh quota will be allocated on a pro-rata basis among willing mills, subject to at least 70 per cent of the allocated quantity being exported by June 30, 2026. 

Mills must convey willingness within 15 days of the order, and quotas cannot be transferred.

(KNN Bureau)