Cereals
India is the world’s second largest producer of Rice, Wheat and other cereals. The huge demand for cereals in the global market is creating an excellent environment for the export of Indian cereal products. In 2008, India had imposed ban on export of rice and wheat etc to meet domestic needs. Now, seeing the huge demand in the global market and country’s surplus production, Country has lifted the ban, but only limited amount of export of the commodity are allowed. The allowed marginal quantity of exports cereals could not make any significant impact either on domestic prices or the storage conditions.
The important cereals are – wheat, paddy, sorghum, millet (Bajra), barley and maize etc. According to the final estimate for the year 2015-16 by ministry of agriculture of India, the production of major cereals like rice, maize and bajra stood at 104.32 million tonnes, 21.8 million tonnes and 8.08 million tonnes respectively,
India is not only the largest producer of cereal as well as largest exporter of cereal products in the world.India’s export of cereals stood at Rs. 47,287.12 crore / 6,611.09 USD Millions during the year 2019-20. Rice (including Basmati and Non Basmati) occupy the major share in India’s total cereals export with 95.7% during the same period. Whereas, other cereals including wheat represent only 4.3 % share in total cereals exported from India during this period.
Major cereals grown and consumed in India are
Wheat
Wheat
WHEAT :- India is the fourth largest country in wheat production. Uttar Pradesh is the largest production of wheat and Punjab comes next. Wheat is a grass, originally from the fertiile crescent region of the near east, but now cultivated worldwide, Globally, wheat is the leading sourceof vegetable protein in human food. Having a higher protien content than either maize ( corn) or rice. Wheat is a key factor enabling the emergence of city-based societies at the start of civilization be’cose it is one of the first crops that can easily cultivated on a large scale and had the additonal advantage of yielding a harvest that provide long term storage of food. It is a concentrated sources of vitamin,minerals and protein. 100 grams of wheat contain about 12.60 gms protein, 1.50 gms fat, 71 gms carbohydrate , 12.2 gms fibre and 3.2 gms Iron. Wheat is the major ingredient in most breads,rolls,crackers,cookies,biscuits,cakes donghnuts, muffins, pancakes, waffers,noodles pie crusts, ice cream cones macaroni , spaghelti, pudding pizza and many prepared hot and cold breakfast food.
We export good quality wheat, which is selected after testing it scientifically. The grains are carefully cleaned by our latest Machineries to ensure healthy & hygienic grains. Our premium quality wheat has aroma, natural taste & nutritional value that remains safe and intact even if it is stored for longer period. We have in house storage facility that meets bulk requirements. Packing as per customers choice.
Maize
Maize(Yellow Corn)
In India Maize is grown in both Kharif and Rabi Season. The Indian Maize crop is estimated to be 21.5 MYN MT, 80% of the crop is Kharif and 20% is Rabi Crop. Maize has got widespread usage in Industries like Animal Feed-poultry and cattle, Wet & Dry corn Milling, Grain Based Distilleries and lastly for Human consumption as food. Lately Indian Maize is getting very well accepted in world markets and exports are continuously rising to South East, Far East and Middle East Asian Nations. Indian Maize has another quality which is that it is a NON GMO Maize.
Standard specifications of Indian yellow corn:
| Type | Specification |
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Moisture |
Max 14 % |
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Foreign Matter |
Max 2% |
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Broken |
Max 2% |
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Damaged/Discoloured |
Max 6% |
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Packing |
Bags / Bulk |
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Afflatoxin |
20-30 ppb |
Barley
Barley
Barley is cultivated as a Rabi crop in India, with sowing being undertaken from October to December and harvesting from March to May. The total production of Barley is estimated between 1.5-1.8 Myn Mts. Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh account for more than 80% of the country’s production. Barley is majorly used in Breweries, Animal Feed and Food Industries. Every year smaller quantities are exported in the global markets too.
| Type | Specification |
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Moisture |
Max 10 % |
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Foreign Matter |
Max 1% |
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Broken |
Max 3% |
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Damaged/Discoloured |
Max 4% |
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TCW |
Min 40gm basis |
Rice
Rice (Non Basmati)
Rice is a cereal grain which forms an important part of diet of many people worldwide making it the second-most consumed cereal grain. It is basically categorized into long-grain and medium-grain and is used for direct consumption as well as for sweet dishes, risotto and many Spanish dishes. Rice is cultivated in India and normal crop estimation is 100 million tons in totality.
Millet
Millet (Bajra)
Millet (Bajra) is cultivated as a Kharif crop in India, with sowing being undertaken from July to September and harvesting from October to December. The total production of Bajra is estimated between 7-8 Mln Mts. Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra are the major producing states.
Barley is majorly used as Food product, Breweries, Animal Feed.
| Type | Specification |
|---|---|
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Moisture |
Max 13 % |
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Foreign Matter |
Max 2% |
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Broken |
Max 3% |
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Damaged/Discoloured |
Max 4% |