It is expected that world flour exports will rise to 15.4 million tons in grain equivalent, which is 0.35 million tons more than the August forecast and 0.2 million tons more than the record level of last season, according to AGN. "Grain It-A Line".

The increase in the activity of trading of flour from soft wheat for the fourth season in a row.

This season, Turkey will strengthen its leading position in flour export. It exports 4.95 million tonnes (4.94 million tons in 2015/16). Turkey came in first place in the world in flour export in the 2011/12 season, when it first ahead of Kazakhstan. This season, Turkey will overtake Kazakhstan to 65%, as it exported only 3 million tons, the same as last season. Turkey's share in world exports of flour is 30%, Kazakhstan – 20%.

The EU exports 940 thousand tons of wheat flour, USA – 435 (400) thousand tons.

Activity in world trade of flour is increasing due to strong demand in Asian countries. This season, Asian countries import of 7.7 (7,4) million tons of flour that is 50% of world imports.

The world's largest importers of wheat flour will be Iraq and Afghanistan's milling industry which has suffered due to wars and political instability. Afghanistan imports of 2.2 (2,14) million tonnes, which is the highest, at least over the last few years. Import of flour to Iraq will amount to 2.1 (2,0) million tonnes.

The third in the world in the import of flour is a Uzbekistan – 1,15 (1,2) million tonnes.

One of the largest importers of flour will also include the countries of Africa located to the South of the Sahara, like Sudan – 850 thousand tons and Angola – 640 thousand tons, Syria and Brazil to import 500 thousand tons.