Durum wheat prices in Italy are catastrophically low

and CAI (Italian Agricultural Consortiums) at the beginning of the threshing season, according to which the durum wheat harvest in Italy is expected to be around 3.7 million tons. This is significantly lower than the optimistic estimates circulated by industrialists and relevant organizations. The province of Foggia, which ranks first in the country in terms of grain area and provides about 20% of durum wheat production in Italy, is among the regions where the most disappointing results are observed. The drought has reduced production by at least 20% compared to normal potential. Despite the lower-than-expected results, prices paid to farmers remain low: durum wheat prices in July fell 6% compared to the same period last year and 15% compared to February 2025, according to an analysis of ISMEA data from the Foggia Stock Exchange, a benchmark for grain prices. In addition, uncontrolled durum wheat imports are making themselves felt again in Italy: according to a Coldiretti analysis ...