Wheat Price in Pakistan Today | October 2026
The wheat price in Pakistan (today wheat rate / gandum rate) is between Rs. 3,475 and Rs. 4,765 per 40kg in the main grain markets, and the national mandi average is about Rs. 4,180 per 40kg. That is roughly Rs. 87 to Rs. 119 per kg. The rate depends on the city, quality, moisture and transport cost. Southern Punjab mandis such as Rahim Yar Khan and Bahawalpur are the cheapest right now, while Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Chichawatni and Quetta are at the top of the range.
Wheat rate in Punjab | Gandam rate in Sindh | DAP price. Atta (wheat flour) price: According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (24 September 2026), a 20kg flour bag costs about Rs. 2,200 in Faisalabad, Rs. 2,219 in Lahore, Rs. 2,737 in Rawalpindi and Rs. 2,767 in Bahawalpur. The national average is about Rs. 2,690, which is 32% higher than September 2025. In Lahore, the official price of a 100-gram tandoori roti is Rs. 14.
Today Wheat Rate in Pakistan: Punjab
| Mandi / City | Wheat Rate (40kg) | Per kg |
|---|---|---|
| Bahawalnagar (بہاولنگر) | Rs. 4,525 | Rs. 113 |
| Bahawalpur (بہاولپور) | Rs. 3,820 | Rs. 96 |
| Bhakkar (بھکر) | Rs. 4,620 | Rs. 116 |
| Chichawatni (چیچہ وطنی) | Rs. 4,765 | Rs. 119 |
| Dera Ghazi Khan (ڈیرہ غازی خان) | Rs. 3,750 | Rs. 94 |
| Faisalabad (فیصل آباد) | Rs. 4,700 | Rs. 118 |
| Fort Abbas (فورٹ عباس) | Rs. 4,450 | Rs. 111 |
| Haroonabad (ہارون آباد) | Rs. 4,495 | Rs. 112 |
| Jauharabad (جوہر آباد) | Rs. 4,340 | Rs. 109 |
| Kalurkot (کلورکوٹ) | Rs. 4,480 | Rs. 112 |
| Kamalia (کمالیہ) | Rs. 4,650 | Rs. 116 |
| Layyah (لیہ) | Rs. 4,360 | Rs. 109 |
| Lodhran (لودھراں) | Rs. 4,440 | Rs. 111 |
| Pakpattan (پاکپتن) | Rs. 4,450 | Rs. 111 |
| Rahim Yar Khan (رحیم یار خان) | Rs. 3,475 | Rs. 87 |
| Rawalpindi (راولپنڈی) | Rs. 4,700 | Rs. 118 |
| Sahiwal (ساہیوال) | Rs. 4,240 | Rs. 106 |
| Sargodha (سرگودھا) | Rs. 4,600 | Rs. 115 |
| Toba Tek Singh (ٹوبہ ٹیک سنگھ) | Rs. 3,600 | Rs. 90 |
Rates are wholesale mandi rates for October 2026 (AMIS Punjab and market reports). Retail prices can be 5–10% higher.
Wheat Rate Today in Sindh
| Mandi / City | Wheat Rate (40kg) | Per kg |
|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad (حیدرآباد) | Rs. 4,296 | Rs. 107 |
| Karachi (کراچی) | Rs. 4,338 | Rs. 108 |
| Sukkur (سکھر) | Rs. 4,296 | Rs. 107 |
Wheat Rate Today in Balochistan
| Mandi / City | Wheat Rate (40kg) | Per kg |
|---|---|---|
| Quetta (کوئٹہ) | Rs. 4,714 | Rs. 118 |
| Khuzdar (خضدار) | Rs. 4,755 | Rs. 119 |
Wheat Rate Today in KPK
| Mandi / City | Wheat Rate (40kg) | Per kg |
|---|---|---|
| Peshawar (پشاور) | Rs. 4,505 | Rs. 113 |
| Mardan (مردان) | Rs. 4,422 | Rs. 111 |
| Swat (سوات) | Rs. 4,422 | Rs. 111 |
Why Wheat Prices Are High in October 2026
1. New support price for Rabi 2026-27: On 2 October 2026, Federal Food Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain said the minimum support price (MSP) for the next wheat crop will be above Rs. 4,000 per 40kg. A parliamentary committee has recommended Rs. 5,000 per 40kg. For the 2026 harvest, the government had set an illustrative price of Rs. 3,500 per 40kg.
2. Sowing season demand: Wheat sowing starts in late October and November. Seed demand and stock holding by traders and flour mills push mandi rates up at this time of year.
3. Expensive flour: PBS data shows the national average price of a 20kg atta bag is about 32% higher than last year. Higher milling, electricity and transport costs are passed on to consumers.
4. High input costs: DAP fertilizer now costs about Rs. 16,000 per bag and urea about Rs. 4,500–4,650 per bag. This raises the cost of growing wheat, so farmers are asking for a higher support price.
5. City-to-city difference: Mandis close to surplus areas (Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Toba Tek Singh) have lower rates, while deficit areas such as Rawalpindi, Quetta and parts of KPK pay more because of transport costs.
Wheat Price Outlook
Prices are likely to stay firm until the government formally notifies the Rabi 2026-27 support price and the new National Wheat Policy 2026-2030. If the MSP is fixed close to Rs. 4,000–4,500, mandi rates may stay in the current range. A higher MSP could push rates up further.
Conclusion
Wheat prices are still high in Pakistan owing to local production problems, reliance on imports, and international economic factors. As relief measures are being put into place, long-term food security relies heavily on strategic foresight in planning, climate-responsive agriculture, and well-balanced control of markets. For both consumers and policymakers, wheat prices symbolize more than mere figures—they represent quite sensitive matters such as economic well-being and social equilibrium.
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