40 kg Wheat Rate in Pakistan | Gandum New Rate by gov of Punjab for 2025
The government-set minimum support price (MSP) for wheat in 2025 is Rs2,900 per 40kg in Punjab and Rs3,000 per 40kg in Sindh. KPK and Balochistan rates are assumed to be Rs2,900 per 40kg, matching Punjab. However, market rates have crashed due to new crop arrivals.
| Province | MSP for 40kg (PKR) | Market Rate for 40kg (PKR) | Price per 1kg (MSP, PKR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab | 2,900 | 2,200–2,390 | 97.50 |
| Sindh | 3,000 | 2,200–2,390 | 100.00 |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | 2,900 (assumed) | 2,200–2,450 | 97.50 |
| Balochistan | 2,900 (assumed) | 2,200–2,450 | 97.50 |
Farmers’ Losses and Current Situation
Farmers are facing massive losses because the market price is far below the MSP and even their production costs. The cost to grow wheat per acre is around Rs110,000, including land rent. With average yields, farmers are losing Rs20,000 to Rs30,000 per acre at current market rates of Rs2,200–2,450 per 40kg, as they need at least Rs3,500 per 40kg to break even. This is a sharp drop from last year’s market rate of Rs2,800, which was already below cost.
Why Are Farmers Suffering?
- Government Delays: The Punjab government has not started procurement at the MSP of Rs2,900, forcing farmers to sell at market rates as low as Rs2,200 per 40kg. This has led to distress, with fears of reduced wheat planting next year.
- Wheat Imports: The government imported 3.5 million tons of wheat between September 2023 and March 2024, despite a record crop of 32 million tons in 2024. This oversupply crashed market prices, causing a loss of over USD 1.4 billion for farmers.
- Rising Costs: Fertilizer prices, like DAP and urea, have skyrocketed, and electricity bills have surged due to IMF-mandated subsidy cuts, increasing production costs for farmers.
- Lack of Storage: Small farmers can’t store wheat to wait for better prices, forcing them to sell to middlemen at low rates.
Impact on Farmers
Farmers are in crisis, with many fearing bankruptcy. The Pakistan Kissan Ittehad (PKI) reports that farmers had to buy inputs at inflated rates but are now selling at a loss. Protests have erupted, with thousands rallying in Punjab, demanding an MSP of Rs4,000 per 40kg and immediate procurement. Some farmers have already shifted to minor crops after last year’s losses, and more may follow, risking a wheat shortage next year.
What This Means
The government’s MSP offers a better rate, but without procurement, farmers are stuck with low market prices. This could lead to reduced wheat production in the future, threatening food security. Farmers need urgent government action to buy wheat at MSP and control imports. Check local mandis for daily price updates.
