Northern America: Durum Wheat Market 2025

Durum Wheat Market Size in Northern America

The North American durum wheat market stood at $X in 2022, surging by 9.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable slump. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Durum Wheat Production in Northern America

In value terms, durum wheat production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 13% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were the United States (X tons) and Canada (X tons).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of +0.6%).

The average durum wheat yield rose markedly to X tons per ha in 2022, surging by 12% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the durum wheat yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of durum wheat were harvested in Northern America; flattening at the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 7.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to durum wheat production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Durum Wheat Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2022, shipments abroad of durum wheat decreased by -9.9% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 31%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, durum wheat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +52.9% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada prevails in exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. 90% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the United States (X tons), comprising a 9.5% share of total exports.

Canada experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of durum wheat. The United States (-2.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Canada increased by +2.6 percentage points.

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the largest durum wheat supplier in Northern America, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with an 8.4% share of total exports.

In Canada, durum wheat exports increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 29% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+1.0%).

Durum Wheat Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2022, purchases abroad of durum wheat was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports posted a resilient increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, durum wheat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded pronounced growth. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons) represented roughly 100% of total imports in 2022.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the durum wheat imports, with a CAGR of +9.2% from 2012 to 2022. The United States (+6.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported durum wheat in Northern America.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States stood at +2.9%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 17% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to -5.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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