Government Opens Wheat Product Exports With Strict Rules & Conditions
17-Jan-2026 08:56 AM
Government Opens Wheat Product Exports With Strict Rules & Conditions
★ Export of 5 lakh tonnes of wheat products (atta, maida, sooji, rawa) under HS Code 1101 will be permitted.
★ Several rules will apply for exports, such as exporters must obtain permission on the DGFT website. After that, a list of interested exporters will be released for exports from 21 January to 31 January. Thereafter, the list will be issued during the last 10 days of every month until the export quota is exhausted.
★ After approval, exports can be carried out only for 6 months.
★ Flour mills or processors must have a valid IEC and FSSAI license, clearly stating that they are wheat flour producers and that their products fall under HS Code 1101.
★ Exporters who have IEC and FSSAI licenses and have entered into supply agreements with mills can also export, for which multiple documents will be required. In addition, mills must provide details of their capacity and monthly production.
★ Exporters will also have to provide details of their past export performance.
★ All export-related documents must be uploaded, along with a CA certificate mentioning total turnover.
★ It is mandatory for exporters to be registered under “Source on India” on the Trade Connect e-platform. Export permission will not be granted for quantities below 2,500 tonnes.
★ Considering the above rules, it is clear that the conditions are very stringent, and exporters will need to furnish extensive information and details.
★ Only a limited number of companies will be able to comply with all these requirements, which is likely to have a psychological impact on the markets.