U.S.: Durum Wheat Market 2025

Durum Wheat Market Size in the U.S.

In 2022, the U.S. durum wheat market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Durum Wheat Production in the U.S.

In value terms, durum wheat production stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 17%. Durum wheat production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average durum wheat yield in the United States expanded sharply to X tons per ha, with an increase of 6.1% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the average durum wheat yield failed to regain momentum. 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 the United States fell modestly to X ha, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the harvested area recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 5.5% 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Durum Wheat Exports

Exports from the U.S.

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of durum wheat increased by 12% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 71%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, durum wheat exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 57%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Algeria (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of durum wheat exports from the United States, with a combined 81% share of total exports. Nigeria, Morocco, Venezuela and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of +100.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for durum wheat exported from the United States were Italy ($X), Algeria ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for 78% of total exports. Morocco, Nigeria, Venezuela and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

Morocco, with a CAGR of +97.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average durum wheat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Venezuela ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Durum Wheat Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, supplies from abroad of durum wheat increased by 193% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports saw a resilient increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, durum wheat imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a moderate increase. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) was the main supplier of durum wheat to the United States, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada totaled +9.5%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of durum wheat to the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada stood at +3.2%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average durum wheat import price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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