Higher PH wheat imports seen

Higher wheat imports expected

- By DEXTER BARRO II

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that the Philippines will import more wheat in the current market year (MY), driven by higher consumption, changing course from last month’s projected decline.

In its September report on the global grains market, the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) expects Philippine wheat imports to reach 7.2 million metric tons (MT) within MY 2025 to 2026.

The wheat MY for the Philippines starts in July and ends in June of the following year.

The USDA’s latest projection is based on “higher expected food, seed, and industrial consumption.”