Bangladesh: Durum Wheat Market 2025

Durum Wheat Market Size in Bangladesh

The Bangladeshi durum wheat market amounted to $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -0.0% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Durum Wheat Production in Bangladesh

In value terms, durum wheat production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 86% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of durum wheat in Bangladesh fell slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by -3.1% compared with the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 8.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average durum wheat yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the durum wheat harvested area in Bangladesh stood at X ha, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 16% against the previous year. The durum wheat harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Durum Wheat Exports

Exports from Bangladesh

In 2022, shipments abroad of durum wheat decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 47%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, durum wheat exports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 173%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to No country was relatively modest.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to No country was relatively modest.

Durum Wheat Imports

Imports into Bangladesh

In 2022, overseas purchases of durum wheat increased by 12% to X tons, rising for the eighth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 14%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, durum wheat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a modest increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 74%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Australia (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of durum wheat imports to Bangladesh.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Australia (with a CAGR of +59.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of durum wheat to Bangladesh, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ukraine ($X), with a 24% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Australia totaled +67.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (+13.3% per year) and India (-15.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average durum wheat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, durum wheat import price increased by +93.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 53%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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