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Key Takeaway
US Hard Red Winter Wheat Kansas City prices increased from US$ 197.37/MT in October 2024 to US$ 246.85/MT in September 2026, a gain of 25.1%. Prices declined to a low of US$ 155.12/MT in September 2025 before recovering through the remainder of the period, with a particularly strong increase during July–August 2026. The trend indicates a strong upward movement in the quoted benchmark.
- Kansas City Hard Red Winter wheat prices are influenced by crop conditions across the U.S. Great Plains, including soil moisture, drought, winterkill, and spring weather during crop development. Production estimates, harvested acreage, protein quality, and exportable supplies affect the availability of milling-grade wheat.
- Global wheat production, Black Sea export availability, international purchasing demand, and competition from other origins also contribute to price movements. U.S. ending stocks, export sales, currency movements, freight costs, and changes in geopolitical conditions can influence the benchmark, while protein premiums and milling demand may affect prices for specific quality specifications.
About This Dataset
This dataset tracks the price of U.S. No. 1 Hard Red Winter (HRW) wheat of ordinary protein content in Kansas City, quoted in US dollars per metric ton. Prices reflect FOB or delivered values at major grain terminals and exchange-approved warehouses in the Kansas City area, a key pricing hub for HRW wheat. The dataset supports analysis of U.S. wheat price trends and market dynamics influenced by crop conditions, weather patterns, export demand, inventory levels, and competing grain markets.
Methodology
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