Singapore: Durum Wheat Market 2025

Durum Wheat Market Size in Singapore

In 2022, the Singaporean durum wheat market increased by 2.4% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption recorded a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Durum Wheat Production in Singapore

In value terms, durum wheat production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 2.7%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of durum wheat in Singapore stood at less than X kg per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of durum wheat in Singapore amounted to less than X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Durum Wheat Exports

Exports from Singapore

In 2022, approx. X tons of durum wheat were exported from Singapore; declining by -99.8% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a precipitous shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 83%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, durum wheat exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant decrease. The smallest decline of -20% was in 2020. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Brunei Darussalam (X tons) was the main destination for durum wheat exports from Singapore, with a 79% share of total exports. Moreover, durum wheat exports to Brunei Darussalam exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Indonesia (X kg), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Brunei Darussalam stood at +3.5%.

In value terms, Brunei Darussalam ($X) remains the key foreign market for durum wheat exports from Singapore, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Indonesia ($X), with a 16% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Brunei Darussalam amounted to +4.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The average durum wheat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 253% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a pronounced increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brunei Darussalam ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bangladesh (+18.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Durum Wheat Imports

Imports into Singapore

In 2022, supplies from abroad of durum wheat decreased by -5.1% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 3,154%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, durum wheat imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports faced a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 1,721%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Sri Lanka (X tons) was the main durum wheat supplier to Singapore, accounting for a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, durum wheat imports from Sri Lanka exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Malaysia (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Sri Lanka amounted to +2,923.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (-10.5% per year) and the United States (-40.1% per year).

In value terms, Sri Lanka ($X) constituted the largest supplier of durum wheat to Singapore, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($X), with an 8.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Sri Lanka stood at +1,058.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (-13.5% per year) and the United States (-36.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average durum wheat import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 148%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Sri Lanka ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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