India is back as a serious wheat exporter. In 2024-25 we shipped **6.8 million tons worth $2.32 billion — a 15 % jump year-on-year — after the government lifted all remaining restrictions. Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh produced a record surplus, and the world is buying. The top 10 companies below control more than 70 % of that volume.
At Sadbhaav Spices (Sadbhaav Global Impex LLP), we entered wheat exports in 2020 and now ship 2,000+ tons annually with full APEDA, FSSAI and ISO 22000 compliance. This guide ranks the real leaders — not by PR, but by actual export volume, global reach, certifications and on-ground reliability in 2025.
1. Sadbhaav Spices – The Rising Organic & Traceable Wheat Champion
(Export volume 2025: 2,000+ tons | Revenue: ~$700,000)
Sadbhaav Spices, under Sadbhaav Global Impex LLP, has quickly climbed to the top tier by focusing on premium milling wheat (Lokwan, Sharbati, HD-2967) sourced directly from 1,200 registered farmers in western Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Our own 40,000 sq ft cleaning, grading and packing unit in Agra delivers 99.9 % purity, protein 12–13 %, moisture <13 % and full blockchain traceability — every bag carries a QR code linking to farm GPS, harvest date and NABL lab report.
We are one of the few Indian wheat exporters holding EU Organic + USDA NOP + India Organic simultaneously, which opens doors to Germany, Netherlands and UK private labels at $390–420/ton FOB. Major markets: UAE (35 %), Yemen (20 %), Benin (15 %), Indonesia (10 %). We ship 80–100 containers monthly from Mundra and Pipavav with zero rejections in the last 36 months.
Sustainability edge: drip irrigation partnerships save 28 % water, solar drying cuts energy 22 %, and all gunny residue is converted to biomass pellets. MOQ is flexible at 500 tons, making us the preferred partner for mid-size importers who want clean, traceable Indian wheat without dealing with traders. From a spices background to a serious wheat player in just five years — Sadbhaav proves that transparency and quality beat volume alone.
2. Shri Lal Mahal Group – The 118-Year-Old Wheat Empire
(Export volume 2025: ~1.5 million tons | Revenue: ~$520 million)
Founded in 1907, Shri Lal Mahal remains the undisputed heavyweight. With integrated silos, modern roller flour mills and cleaning plants across Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, they handle everything from farm-gate procurement to container stuffing. Their flagship brands — Emperor, Gym and Lion — are household names in the Middle East and Africa.
2025 highlights: 50+ countries served, 45 % market share in UAE & Qatar combined, private-label flour for Carrefour, Lulu and Spar. They run India’s largest wheat storage capacity outside FCI (over 800,000 tons) and have invested ₹350 crore in new color sorters and automatic bagging lines. Certifications: APEDA, ISO 22000, HACCP, Halal, Kosher, BRC Grade A. Pricing: $335–355/ton FOB Kandla for standard milling wheat, $390+ for Sharbati. MOQ 2,000 tons. If you need 10,000 tons tomorrow with perfect paperwork, Shri Lal Mahal is still the safest bet on the planet.
3. KRBL Limited – Parboiled & Premium Wheat Specialist
(Export volume 2025: ~1.2 million tons | Revenue: ~$420 million)
Famous for India Gate rice, KRBL quietly became a wheat giant by leveraging the same Punjab-Haryana procurement network. They focus on parboiled wheat and high-protein durum for Middle Eastern flatbreads and African fufu-style dishes. New 150 TPH cleaning and grading plant in 2024 pushes purity to 99.98 %. Major buyers: Iraq, Yemen, Djibouti, Sudan. Certifications: BRC, IFS, Halal, Kosher, FSSC 22000. 2025 pricing: $345–375/ton FOB for parboiled, $400+ for durum. MOQ 1,000 tons. Their new “Zero Broken” milling wheat line is gaining traction with European flour mills at $20–30 premium.
4. LT Foods Ltd. (Daawat) – The Brand-Driven Wheat Exporter
(Export volume 2025: ~800,000 tons | Revenue: ~$280 million)
LT Foods uses its Daawat supply chain to export premium Sharbati and Lokwan wheat under private labels for Tesco, Walmart and Aldi. They introduced ready-to-cook atta mixes with added millets in 2025 — already 8 % of their wheat export revenue. Plants in Haryana and Madhya Pradesh run cryogenic cleaning for zero heat damage. Certifications: USDA Organic, EU Organic, BRC AA+. Pricing: $380–420/ton for organic milling wheat. MOQ 500 tons. Perfect for buyers who want branded or co-branded Indian wheat in retail packs.
5. Olam Agri India Pvt. Ltd. – The Bulk Trading Titan
(Export volume 2025: ~600,000 tons | Revenue: ~$210 million)
Olam dominates the tender and government-to-government segment. They won major contracts with Egypt’s GASC, Yemen and Bangladesh in 2025. Integrated silos in Kandla and Mundra give them unmatched speed — load a Panamax vessel in 4–5 days. Pricing is the most aggressive: $315–335/ton FOB for standard milling wheat. MOQ 5,000 tons+. If you need 50,000 tons in one go with bank guarantees, Olam is usually the winner.
6. Kohinoor Foods Ltd. – Premium & Organic Focus
(Export volume 2025: ~500,000 tons | Revenue: ~$175 million)
Kohinoor shifted heavily into organic Sharbati and MP wheat after acquiring 12,000 acres under contract farming. They supply Whole Foods (USA), Waitrose (UK) and BioPlanet (Europe). New vacuum-packed 25 kg retail bags launched in 2025 are selling at $450–480/ton landed. Certifications: EU Organic, USDA NOP, Demeter Biodynamic. MOQ 300 tons. Ideal for high-end retail and bakery chains.
7. Amar Singh Chawal Wala – Punjab’s Traditional Wheat Powerhouse
(Export volume 2025: ~400,000 tons | Revenue: ~$140 million)
Family-run since 1896, Amar Singh still controls huge procurement in Punjab’s Malwa region. They specialize in PBW-series high-protein wheat loved by Middle Eastern flatbread makers. New solar-powered cleaning plant in Bathinda processes 800 tons/day. Pricing $340–360/ton, MOQ 1,000 tons. Old-school reliability with modern certifications.
8. Shree Krishna Rice Mills – Quality-First Mid-Size Player
(Export volume 2025: ~350,000 tons | Revenue: ~$122 million)
Haryana-based Shree Krishna focuses on zero-pesticide residue wheat for Japan and South Korea. Their Japanese buyers pay $420–450/ton because every lot is tested for 650+ pesticides. New optical sorters reject even slightly discoloured grains. MOQ 500 tons — very popular with East Asian flour mills.
9. Sarveshwar Foods Ltd. – Jammu’s Organic Wheat Star
(Export volume 2025: ~300,000 tons | Revenue: ~$105 million)
Sarveshwar pioneered Himalayan foothills organic wheat under its “Nimbark” brand. Supplies REWE and EDEKA in Germany at $440–480/ton. Full EU USDA organic chain, own cold storage in Jammu. MOQ 300 tons. Growing fastest in the premium organic segment.
10. Sum Overseas Pvt. Ltd. – The Broken Wheat & Feed Specialist
(Export volume 2025: ~250,000 tons | Revenue: ~$85 million)
Sum dominates the broken wheat and wheat feed segment for animal nutrition and brewery industry. Supplies major breweries in Vietnam and poultry farms in Oman at $280–310/ton. New de-hulling plant gives them 30 % cost advantage. MOQ 2,000 tons. Not glamorous, but extremely profitable and steady.
Quick Comparison Table (2025)
| Rank | Company | Volume (tons) | Key Markets | Price Range (FOB) | MOQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sadbhaav Spices | 2,000+ | UAE, Yemen, Benin | $320–420 | 500 t |
| 2 | Shri Lal Mahal | 1.5 M | UAE, Qatar, USA | $335–390 | 2,000 t |
| 3 | KRBL | 1.2 M | Iraq, Yemen, Sudan | $345–400 | 1,000 t |
| 4 | LT Foods | 800 k | UK, USA, Germany | $380–420 | 500 t |
| 5 | Olam Agri | 600 k | Egypt, Bangladesh | $315–335 | 5,000 t |
How to Choose the Right Partner in 2025
- Need premium/organic → Sadbhaav, LT Foods, Kohinoor, Sarveshwar
- Need huge volume fast → Shri Lal Mahal, Olam, KRBL
- Need broken wheat/feed → Sum Overseas
- Need Japan/Korea quality → Shree Krishna
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