WHEAT (FOREIGN AND LOCAL)
Overview
Wheat is one of the world’s most demanded staple grains, widely used in the production of flour, pasta, noodles, bakery products, animal feed, and industrial starches. Global buyers—especially in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East—continue to source high-quality wheat in large volumes.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Type: Hard Red Wheat / Soft White Wheat (depending on buyer requirement)
- Purity: 98–100%
- Moisture: Max 12%
- Foreign Matter: Max 2%
- Broken Grains: Max 3%
- Damaged Kernels: Max 2%
- Protein Content: 11–14% (buyer-dependent)
- Test Weight: 76–80 kg/hl
- Gluten Content: 24–32%
- Aflatoxin: Within international food-grade limits
- Packing: 50 kg PP bags or bulk loading in 20ft or 40ft containers
- Condition: Clean, dried, and fumigated; free from pests, stones, mold, and weevils
EXPORT INFORMATION
- HS Code: 1001
- Minimum Order: 100–500 MT (depending on supplier location)
- Supply Capacity: Large volumes available all year
- Loading Ports:
- Nigeria: Lagos (Apapa / Tincan) or Port Harcourt
- International: Any standard global grain port (depending on origin)
- Quality Inspection: SGS or equivalent certification available upon request
- Payment Terms: LC, TT, or negotiated terms for long-term buyers
USES
- Flour milling
- Bakery production (bread, biscuits, pastries)
- Pasta and noodles
- Animal feed
- Brewing and distilling
WHEAT
Wheat is a globally traded cereal grain used for flour milling, pasta production, bread, confectioneries, and industrial processing. It is classified into Local Wheat and Foreign Wheat, each with distinct qualities and export specifications.
LOCAL WHEAT
Local wheat refers to wheat cultivated within Nigeria and neighbouring African regions.
Characteristics
- Medium to low protein content (8–10%)
- Softer kernels
- Lower gluten strength
- Light brown grains
- Requires blending with foreign wheat for bread flour
Uses
- Biscuit production
- Confectioneries and pastries
- Semolina and local meals
- Blended flour for general baking
Export Specifications (Local Wheat)
- Moisture: 12–13% maximum
- Foreign Matter: 1% maximum
- Broken Grains: 3–5% maximum
- Live Insects: Nil
- Aflatoxin: Within acceptable international limits
- Packaging: 50kg polypropylene bags
- Inspection: SGS or buyer-appointed
FOREIGN WHEAT
Foreign wheat refers to imported wheat from major producers such as the U.S., Canada, Russia, Australia, and Ukraine.
Characteristics
- High protein content (11–15%)
- Strong gluten quality
- Harder grain structure
- Excellent milling yield
- Preferred by flour mills for industrial baking
Uses
- Bread production
- Pasta and noodle manufacturing
- Industrial bakery products
- High-strength flour milling
Export Specifications (Foreign Wheat)
- Protein Content: 11–15% depending on origin
- Moisture: 12–14% maximum
- Test Weight: 75–80 kg/hl
- Gluten Strength: Strong to very strong
- Dockage/Impurities: 0.5–1% maximum
- Hardness: Hard red or hard white varieties preferred
- Packaging: Bulk vessel, container, or 50kg bags
- Inspection: SGS, Cotecna, or country-of-origin inspectors
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