Wheat

FFI estimates that 31% of the world's industrially milled wheat flour is fortified. See FFI’s latest annual report for an explanation of the calculation.

FFI’s calculations showed relatively small increases from 2021 to 2022 in the amount of wheat flour available (up 1.7%), industrially milled wheat flour available (3%), and fortified wheat flour in the market (6%) (based on unadjusted estimates). While the magnitude of the year over year difference may be impacted by changes in how we calculate our flour figures from FAO data, the continuing upward trend of fortified wheat flour is encouraging.

This positive trend is particularly impressive in light of continued production and linkage disruptions due to COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine. Supply chain lapses due to these global issues have halted fortification of wheat flour in Iraq. Similarly, fortification of wheat flour in Egypt continues to be stalled despite strong advocacy and support from the government and development partners. Increases in the amount of fortified wheat flour across the globe, despite such complications, display the determination of countries and systems to provide fortified foods to their citizens.