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Wheat and meslin flour and cereals market in CIS

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"CIS" region includes following countries:

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Belarus

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Moldova

Russia

Tajikistan

Uzbekistan

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for wheat and meslin flour and cereals in the CIS region gradually contracted from 19 048 thousand tons in 2018 to 18 492 thousand tons in 2022, a reduction of approximately 3%. A slight rebound occurred in 2023, with volume recovering to 18 682 thousand tons.

This trend unfolded alongside a clear shift in the market's structure. Domestic production demonstrated growth, increasing from 20 439 thousand tons in 2019 to 21 954 thousand tons in 2023. Concurrently, imports fell sharply from 384 thousand tons to 134 thousand tons, while exports expanded significantly from 2 357 thousand tons to 3 406 thousand tons over the same period.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in CIS
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in CIS in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production wheat and meslin flour and cereals in CIS

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of wheat and meslin flour and cereals, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of wheat and meslin flour and cereals, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2018, wheat and meslin flour and cereals production in the CIS reached its peak at 21 021 K t. The following year, 2019, saw a decline to 20 439 K t, representing a 2.8% decrease. By 2020, production recovered slightly to 20 922 K t, marking a 2.4% increase from 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in CIS in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.9%	(2.8%)	2.4%	0.5%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Wheat and meslin flour and cereals production in the CIS has grown for three consecutive years. In 2020, the output was valued at 6 903 M $ US, reflecting a strong 11.8% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 29.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in CIS in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.3%	15.4%	11.8%	9.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wheat and meslin flour and cereals from CIS

Exports in kind, K t

In 2019, CIS exports of wheat and meslin flour and cereals fell to 1 917 K t, a decline of 18.6%. However, in 2020, exports rebounded sharply to 2 418 K t, representing a 26.1% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, overall exports grew by 5.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from CIS in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.2%	(18.6%)	26.1%	1.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the largest buyers of wheat and meslin flour and cereals from the CIS were Afghanistan, accounting for 62.3% of exports in kind, China with 4.8%, and Turkmenistan at 1.7%. Together, these three countries made up 68.7% of total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from CIS in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2019, CIS exports of wheat and meslin flour and cereals in value terms dropped to 579.3 M $ US, a 3.4% decrease. The following year, 2020, saw a significant recovery, with exports reaching 797.7 M $ US, up 37.7% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 35.1%, equating to an average annual rate of 10.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from CIS in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.6%	(3.4%)	37.7%	10.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Afghanistan led as the top buyer of wheat and meslin flour and cereals from the CIS in value terms, with a 62.6% share. China followed at 6.2%, and Turkmenistan at 2.1%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 70.9% of total exports in value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from CIS in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports wheat and meslin flour and cereals to CIS

Imports in kind, K t

In 2019, CIS imports of wheat and meslin flour and cereals peaked at 412 K t, a 7.4% increase. By 2020, imports declined to approximately 359 K t, down 12.9% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 6.6%, with an average annual decline of 2.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to CIS in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.2%)	7.4%	(12.9%)	(2.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Ukraine and Italy were the leading sources for wheat and meslin flour and cereals imports into the CIS in kind, together accounting for 5.3% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to CIS in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, wheat and meslin flour and cereals imports into the CIS declined in 2020. Imports reached 187.6 M $ US, a slight contraction of 1.0% compared to 2019, when they peaked at 189.4 M $ US. From 2017 to 2020, imports overall increased by 16.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to CIS in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.4%	5.5%	(1.0%)	5.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In the 2017-2020 period, Ukraine and Italy were the key suppliers of wheat and meslin flour and cereals to the CIS in value terms, with their combined share reaching 7.5% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to CIS in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io