# Global wheat export restriction removals

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-wheat-export-restriction-removals
> Updated: 2026-08-24T09:32:50.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

Major grain producers Turkey and India have moved to lift long-standing restrictions on wheat exports, citing sufficient domestic supplies.

In Turkey, the Toprak Mahsulleri Ofisi (TMO) announced the removal of the ban on bread wheat and wheat broken-grain exports. The agency stated that domestic production, stock levels, and consumption needs now ensure “sufficient market security.” Export licenses will be processed through the Orta Anadolu İhracatçı Birlikleri (OAİB) to maintain a “controlled and balanced trade flow.”

India has significantly shifted its export policy for wheat, durum wheat, and wheat-based products—including flour, atta, maida, and semolina—from “Prohibited” to “Free.” While the government had previously allowed limited, quota-based exports earlier in 2026, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has now issued notifications removing those restrictions entirely.

These policies, originally implemented in May 2022 to protect domestic food security and control inflation amid global volatility, follow record harvests. India’s recent wheat harvest reached 120.6 million tonnes, contributing to an all-time high total foodgrain production of 376.563 million tonnes for 2025-26. Officials noted the move is intended to support farmers by improving market prices and returns, while contributing to global supply stability as Black Sea grain flows face ongoing disruptions.

## Claims

- The Directorate General of Foreign Trade has reclassified wheat and wheat flour exports from ‘Prohibited’ to ‘Free’. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- The export lifting includes durum wheat, wheat flour (atta), maida, and semolina. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- The government had previously imposed wheat export restrictions in May 2022. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- India's recent wheat harvest reached 120.6 million tonnes. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- In February, the government allowed limited exports of 2.5 million metric tonnes of wheat and 0.5 million metric tonnes of wheat products. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- India's total foodgrain production for 2025-26 was 376.563 million tonnes. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: India lifts export ban on wheat and wheat flour products

India has removed export restrictions on wheat, durum wheat, and wheat flour products, moving them from ‘Prohibited’ to ‘Free’ status to support farmers and global supply stability.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-lifts-wheat-and-wheat-product-export-ban

### 2026-07-28: Turkey's Grain Office lifts wheat export ban

Turkey’s Grain Office (TMO) announced the lifting of its wheat export ban, allowing shipments from 29 July, with export licences to be handled via OAİB, aiming to protect market stability.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-grain-office-lifts-wheat-export-ban

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