Wheat Price in Pakistan Today (Flour & Grain Rates) - September 9, 2026
Last Updated: • 10 min read • Published by PriceData.pk Research Team
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Wheat is the primary staple food crop in Pakistan, accounting for over 70% of the daily caloric intake of the population. Understanding the wheat price in Pakistan today requires checking both the open market grain rates and the processed flour rates (aata). Because prices vary extensively by region and season, we provide a complete breakdown of wholesale, retail, and city-wise rates below.
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Wheat Products & Today's Prices (Wholesale vs Retail)
The wheat value chain in Pakistan produces various sub-products. Here are the wheat and flour prices in Pakistan today for all key products, compiled from local grain markets:
| Product Name | Unit | Wholesale Price | Retail Price | Product Specs / Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat Grain (Gandum) - Wholesale | per 40 kg (Maund) | Rs. 4,000 - 4,400 | Rs. 4,100 - 4,500 | Direct from Mandi/Arthi |
| Wheat Grain (Gandum) - Retail | per 40 kg (Maund) | Rs. 4,300 - 4,500 | Rs. 4,400 - 4,800 | For consumer use |
| Flour (Chakki Fresh) | per kg | Rs. 130 - 145 | Rs. 150 - 170 | 100% whole wheat, stone-ground |
| Flour (Standard Fine) | per kg | Rs. 115 - 125 | Rs. 135 - 155 | White flour, common household use |
| Suji (Semolina) & Maida | per kg | Rs. 140 - 150 | Rs. 160 - 180 | Refined flour for commercial baking |
| Wheat Bran (Choker) | per 50kg bag | Rs. 2,100 - 2,300 | Rs. 2,400 - 2,650 | Livestock and dairy animal feed |
City-Wise Wheat & Flour Price Index
Wheat and flour prices vary significantly across provincial centers due to transportation overheads and proximity to farming areas in Punjab and Sindh. Use the search bar below to filter prices for your city:
| City / Market | Wheat Grain (40kg) | Chakki Flour (/kg) | Weekly Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karachi | Rs. 4,600/40kg | Rs. 165/kg | Stable |
| Quetta | Rs. 4,700/40kg | Rs. 170/kg | Stable |
| Lahore | Rs. 4,200/40kg | Rs. 148/kg | Stable |
| Islamabad | Rs. 4,350/40kg | Rs. 152/kg | ▲ Up 1% |
| Rawalpindi | Rs. 4,300/40kg | Rs. 150/kg | Stable |
| Peshawar | Rs. 4,450/40kg | Rs. 158/kg | ▲ Up 2% |
| Faisalabad | Rs. 4,100/40kg | Rs. 142/kg | Stable |
| Multan | Rs. 4,050/40kg | Rs. 140/kg | Stable |
| Sargodha | Rs. 4,000/40kg | Rs. 138/kg | ▼ Down 1% |
| Hyderabad | Rs. 4,350/40kg | Rs. 155/kg | Stable |
| Sukkur | Rs. 4,100/40kg | Rs. 142/kg | Stable |
Government Procurement & PASSCO Support Price
To insulate agricultural producers from drastic seasonal price crashes and guarantee strategic national reserves, the federal government runs a comprehensive wheat procurement program:
- Minimum Support Price (MSP): The federal cabinet fixes the MSP for wheat. For the Rabi 2025–2026 season, the price is established at Rs. 3,500 per 40 kg. This serves as a safety floor, ensuring farmers can sell their produce at a sustainable rate even during market surpluses.
- PASSCO's Role: The Pakistan Agricultural Services and Storage Board (PASSCO) operates procurement centers in major growing pockets (especially in Southern Punjab, Sindh, and Nasirabad in Balochistan). It buys raw wheat directly from farmers.
- Provincial Food Departments: Provincial departments (like the Punjab Food Department) operate alongside PASSCO. They distribute jute/polypropylene bags (known locally as Bardana) to farmers to coordinate deliveries to public silos.
- Release Subsidies: During lean winter months, food departments release wheat to registered flour mills at subsidized release rates to control standard flour (atta) prices in the retail market.
Wheat Sowing, Harvesting & Production Cycles
Wheat is a winter crop, known locally as a Rabi crop. The sowing and harvesting seasons play a huge role in local market dynamics:
🌾 Sowing Season (November - December)
Sowing starts after the harvest of Kharif crops (like rice and cotton). Ideal temperatures are between 10°C and 15°C. Late sowing past December significantly reduces overall grain yield.
🚜 Harvesting Season (April - May)
Harvesting starts in early April in Sindh and Southern Punjab, moving to Central/Northern Punjab in May. Wheat prices drop to their lowest levels during this period due to high market supply.
Pakistan's average annual wheat production sits around 26 to 28 million metric tons. Punjab is the agricultural backbone of wheat, accounting for nearly 65% to 70% of the total national yield.
Key Factors Driving Wheat Price Volatility
The price of wheat and flour in Pakistan is rarely static. Major factors driving daily fluctuations include:
- Fuel and Transport Costs: The retail price of wheat flour is highly sensitive to diesel prices. Since wheat must travel from procurement centers in South Punjab and Sindh to consumption hubs like Karachi, Lahore, and KPK, fuel hikes translate directly to higher flour prices.
- Milling and Electricity Charges: Grinding wheat in flour mills requires high electricity loads. Rising power tariffs inflate milling costs, raising retail rates for chakki and fine flour.
- Inter-Provincial Movement Restrictions: Administrative barriers on the movement of wheat between provinces (e.g. from Punjab to KPK or Sindh) can create artificial shortages and sudden local price spikes.
- International Import Parity: When local reserves run thin, Pakistan imports wheat from countries like Russia and Ukraine. High international prices and a depreciated PKR increase the landed cost of imported wheat.