Global imports of seaborne wheat maintain upward trend
Wheat is among the world’s most common food staples. Its availability is therefore crucial for food security in many parts of the globe. While around one-quarter of the world’s wheat supply is obtained through international trade — 80 per cent of it seaborne trade — this share is much higher for some net food-importing developing economies. This highlights how important it is for international trade channels to function well.
The WTO and the International Grains Council (IGC) have jointly developed a new dashboard to allow users to monitor short-term trends in maritime wheat flows. This information is particularly important at a time when concerns about food security and risks of supply chain disruptions are so high on the agenda.
Data on global seaborne wheat shipments
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