The United States became the largest market for Italian soft wheat flour after a sharp increase in purchases in the first half of 2026. According to ITALMOPA, shipments to the US market rose by 38% compared with the same period last year. Overall, Italy’s soft wheat flour exports increased by nearly 15% in January–June to 202.65 thsd tons. If the current pace is maintained, full-year shipments could reach around 400 thsd tons.
Besides the US, Italian producers also increased exports to other key European markets. Shipments to Spain rose by 23%, Germany by 11% and France by 9%. In 2025, Italy exported around 362 thsd tons of soft wheat flour, up 10% year on year. Durum wheat semolina exports reached around 142 thsd tons, an increase of nearly 8%.
