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Wheat and meslin market in Bangladesh

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The wheat and meslin market in Bangladesh exhibited significant volume fluctuations between 2018 and 2023, ranging from 4.8 million to 8.1 million tons. A notable expansion occurred in 2019, increasing the market by over 20%, which was partially reversed the following year.

Volume then climbed to a peak exceeding 8 million tons in 2021. Subsequently, a steep and sustained contraction followed, reducing the market size by roughly 40% over the next two years to its lowest point in the period by 2023.

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 Bangladesh
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Bangladesh in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Bangladesh in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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 Bangladesh in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bangladesh 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 Bangladesh in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bangladesh 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bangladesh, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bangladesh by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Bangladesh in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bangladesh 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 Bangladesh in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bangladesh 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bangladesh, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bangladesh by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Bangladesh in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bangladesh 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 Bangladesh in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bangladesh 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bangladesh, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bangladesh by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Bangladesh in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bangladesh 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 Bangladesh in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bangladesh 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bangladesh, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bangladesh by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 in Bangladesh

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of wheat and meslin, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

After two consecutive years of decline, wheat and meslin production in Bangladesh saw an increase. In 2020, production reached 1 029 K t, marking a slight year-over-year rise of 1.2%. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 21.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.8%. The lowest point was in 2019, with 1 017 K t produced. The most significant drop occurred in 2018, when production decreased by 16.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.2%)	(7.5%)	1.2%	(7.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wheat and meslin from Bangladesh

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Bangladesh's exports of wheat and meslin totaled 0.0 K t, representing a sharp decrease of 13.1% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports declined by 100%, which translates to an annualized rate of -97.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(13.1%)	(97.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia was the primary and nearly exclusive market for Bangladesh's wheat and meslin exports in kind, accounting for 100.0% of the total export volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the export value of wheat and meslin from Bangladesh was 0.0 M $ US, indicating a contraction of 46.1% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 100%, with a compound annual growth rate of -94.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(46.1%)	(94.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical distribution of exports in value terms showed a strong reliance on Russia, which absorbed 100.0% of the total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports wheat and meslin to Bangladesh

Imports in kind, K t

Bangladesh imported 6 015 K t of wheat and meslin in 2020, reflecting a significant decline of 12.6% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 10.1%, equating to an annualized rate of -3.5%. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 5 381 K t, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 6 879 K t. The largest drop was in 2018, with a 19.6% decrease, and the biggest increase was in 2019, with a 27.8% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(19.6%)	27.8%	(12.6%)	(3.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, the main sources for Bangladesh's wheat and meslin imports in kind were Russia (32.6% of imports), Ukraine (26.4% of imports), and Canada (18.5% of imports). Together, these three countries represented 77.5% of the total import volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Bangladesh imported wheat and meslin worth 1 284 M $ US, showing a decline of 8.2% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 18.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.5%. The most substantial decrease was in 2018, at 13.6%, while the largest increase was in 2019, at 3.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.6%)	3.2%	(8.2%)	(6.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for Bangladesh's wheat and meslin imports in value terms were Russia (31.7% of imports), Ukraine (23.6% of imports), and Canada (21.1% of imports). Collectively, these countries accounted for 76.5% of the total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io