Russian Milling Wheat 12.5% Protein
High-protein Russian milling wheat — the bread flour grade that Turkey, Egypt and Iran rely on. Sourced from the Southern and Volga federal districts, certified to GOST 9353-2016, with protein from 11.5% up to 14%.
- Protein 11.5%–14% (12.5% standard export grade)
- Wet gluten 23%–32% · Falling number ≥250 s
- SGS / BlaCtrl pre-shipment inspection on every lot
Quick Specs · 12.5%
Standard export grade. Other protein levels on request.
| Protein (dry basis) | 12.5% |
|---|---|
| Wet gluten | 25%–28% |
| Moisture | ≤13.5% |
| Falling number | ≥250 s |
| Test weight | ≥77 kg/hl |
| Admixture | ≤2% |
| FOB price (indicative) | USD 165.00 / MT · FOB Novorossiysk (12.5% protein) |
| Standard | GOST 9353-2016 |
Why Buyers Choose Russian Milling Wheat
Russian milling wheat is prized for its high protein and strong gluten — the result of the chernozem (black-earth) belt and a continental climate with cold winters and long, dry ripening periods. This produces grain that bakers and millers in Turkey, Egypt and Iran convert into bread flour with excellent volume and crumb structure.
We export Grades 1–4 under GOST 9353-2016. Grade 1 (highest) reaches 14% protein with gluten above 28%, suitable for premium bread and blending with softer wheats. Grade 3 (12.5%) is the workhorse export grade — the most traded specification on the Black Sea market.
- Strong gluten ideal for hearth breads, pan breads and flatbreads
- Low moisture (≤13.5%) — stable for long sea voyages
- High falling number (≥250 s) means low alpha-amylase, no sprout damage
- Available year-round from our elevator network
Full Milling Wheat Specifications
Typical export parameters. Custom specs available on contract.
| Parameter | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 (standard) | Grade 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein (dry basis) | ≥14% | 13.0%–14% | 12.5% | 11.5% |
| Wet gluten | ≥28% | 25%–28% | 23%–25% | ≥21% |
| Gluten quality (GID) | I group | I–II | II | II–III |
| Moisture | ≤13.5% | |||
| Falling number | ≥250 s | |||
| Test weight | ≥77 kg/hl (≥75 kg/hl Grade 4) | |||
| Foreign matter (admixture) | ≤2.0% | |||
| Grain admixture | ≤1% | ≤2% | ≤3% | ≤5% |
| Trash / weed impurity | ≤0.2% | ≤0.3% | ≤0.5% | ≤1% |
| Infestation | None (fungus, pests, insects) | |||
| Standard | GOST 9353-2016 | |||
| Aflatoxin / DON | Within EU / GCC limits — lab-tested per lot | |||
How We Ship Milling Wheat
Bulk, liner bags, 50 kg bags or 1 MT big-bags — your choice.
Bulk in Hold
Loose grain loaded directly into the vessel's hold. Most cost-effective for large volumes. 3,000–60,000 MT per shipment.
50 kg PP Bags
Woven polypropylene bags on pallets or slings. Standard for flour mills and food-aid programmes. Private-label printing available.
1 MT Big-Bags
FIBC big-bags with inner liner for moisture protection. Easy handling without silos. Ideal for inland delivery to Afghanistan.
Milling Wheat — Common Questions
What protein level should I order for bread flour?
For pan bread and hearth bread, 12.5% protein (Grade 3) is the most traded specification — it blends well and gives good loaf volume. For premium breads or for blending with low-protein local wheat, ask for 13–14% (Grade 1–2). For biscuits and flatbreads, 11.5% (Grade 4) is sufficient.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Bulk vessel loads start at 3,000 MT (Handysize) and go up to 60,000 MT (Panamax). For bagged wheat (50 kg or big-bags), the minimum is 500 MT. Smaller trial shipments can be discussed case-by-case.
Do you supply CIF to Egypt for GASC tenders?
Yes. We routinely supply GASC-spec 12.5% protein wheat FOB Novorossiysk and CIF to Egyptian ports. We provide all tender documents: phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, SGS inspection report, and radioactivity declaration.
How is payment handled without banks?
Settlement is via digital-asset escrow. Funds are locked in escrow at contract signing and released automatically against the shipping documents (B/L, phytosanitary, CoO, SGS report). No bank letter of credit is required.
Can I get wheat 12.5% protein for Turkey (Mersin, Marmara)?
Absolutely — Turkey is one of our largest markets. We ship 12.5% protein milling wheat CIF Mersin and CIF Marmara regularly, with typical transit times of 4–7 days from Novorossiysk.
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