0. Executive Summary
Judgment axis | detail |
| Item Identity | Wheat is a grain of the genus Triticum of the family Poaceae, and in Korea, common wheat Triticum aestivum L. is the basic plant entity of major edible wheat. |
| Key role | It is a processing-oriented grain that, rather than the raw grain itself, is converted into flour, semolina, and powder through milling, which then connects to various industries such as noodles, bread, confectionery, alcoholic beverages, and animal feed. |
| Difference from the previous item | No.001 While the cooking and taste of polished rice are key factors, for wheat, milling yield, protein, ash content, gluten, and suitability for noodle and bread-making are the key elements of trading and processing competitiveness. |
| Harvesting principle | Check heading, flowering, and ripening status, rainfall during the harvest season, seed moisture, and damage from germination, mold, foreign matter, and diseases together. |
| Product separation | Wheat for seeds, harvested grain, dried and stored grain, whole wheat, wheat for milling, flour, semolina, wheat bran and germ, and raw materials for processed foods are managed as separate products. |
| Korean production | According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs' 2nd Basic Plan for Wheat Industry Development, the cultivation area of domestic wheat in 2025 was 9,072 ha, the production volume was 37,886 tons, and the yield per 10a was 418 kg/10a. |
| production base | In the same plan, by 2025, there are 112 specialized wheat production complexes, 13 wheat drying and storage facilities, and a storage capacity of 15,800 tons. |
| dependence on imports | In 2024, domestic wheat demand was 4,508 thousand tons, Korean production was 37 thousand tons, and imports were 4,673 thousand tons. The major importing countries for edible wheat were the United States, Australia, and Canada, with these three countries accounting for 99.7% of the total. |
| Policy characteristics | In accordance with the “Wheat Industry Promotion Act,” the 2nd Basic Plan for Wheat Industry Promotion (2026–2030) is being implemented, with demand-based production, improvement of quality and distribution, and expansion of consumption as the core policy pillars. |
| AX Core | Connects Plot–Variety–Cultivation–Harvest–Drying–Storage–Quality Inspection–Milling–Processing–RFQ–Delivery–Repurchase based on Lot. |
| Final goal | Wheat is not managed as a simple raw grain, but is operated as a supply chain intelligence connecting production, quality, milling, processing, RFQ, and repurchase . |
1. Plant Identity & Product Master
Plant Identity
division | Registration details |
| Korean name | wheat |
| English name | Wheat |
| Representative scientific name | Triticum aestivum L. |
| classification | Poaceae, Triticum |
| Edible parts | Endosperm, embryo, and bran of a mature seed |
| Non-edible · Separate management | Roots, stems, straw, and raw grain for seed production |
| Major harvesting stages | Heading → Flowering → Ripening → Pasteurization → Yellowing → Fully ripened → Risk of overripening, lodging, and pre-harvest sprouting |
| Basic product form | Raw grain, dried wheat, whole wheat, milling wheat, flour, semolina powder, wheat bran, wheat germ |
| Basic processing stage | Sowing → Growth → Heading/Ripeness → Harvesting → Threshing → Drying → Sorting → Storage → Processing → Milling → Sieving/Mixing → Packaging |
| Basic use | Noodle making, baking, confectionery, dumplings/sauces, noodles/ramen, alcoholic beverages, starch/gluten, catering/foodservice, animal feed |
| Principle of similar items | Barley, rye, and oats are separated into plant entities, while common wheat, durum wheat, etc., are managed separately based on differences in species, varieties, and actual milling and processing uses. |
Product Master
Product | Key Management Standards |
| Wheat for Seed | Variety · Purity · Germination Rate · Seed Lot |
| Harvest original grain | Variety · Origin · Plot · Harvest Date · Pollination · Producer |
| dry wheat | Original Lot · Drying Method · Moisture · Drying Date |
| Storage mill | Storage facility, receiving date, moisture, temperature, inventory |
| wheat for noodle making | Protein, Ash, Volume, Milling, Noodle Quality |
| breading wheat | Protein, Gluten, Milling, Absorption Rate, Baking Aptitude |
| whole wheat | Whether original grain Lot, grind, particle size, and bran layer are included |
| flour | Original Grain Lot · Milling Date · Protein · Ash · Particle Size · Use |
| Semolina and ground products | Raw material type, particle size, ash content, and use |
| bran | Original Lot · Moisture · Contamination · Amount Generated · Usage |
| wheat germ | Management of occurrence process, stabilization, moisture, and rancidity |
2. Product Classification & Use Segmentation
Classification criteria | Subdivision type | Management principles |
| plant species | Common wheat / Durum wheat / Other wheat varieties | Separation of species/variety and processing purpose |
| varieties | By domestic variety | Connected to uses such as noodle making and baking |
| planter | Autumn sowing / Other cropping types | Separation of region, harvest season, and weather risk |
| Original song usage | Noodle Making / Baking / Confectionery / Other Processing | Application of quality standards by use |
| Processing stage | Whole grain / Whole wheat / Flour / Ground product | Step-by-step Lot inheritance |
| Protein characteristics | Relatively low, medium, and high protein ingredient groups | The actual standard is the connection between quality specifications and inspection values. |
| cultivation method | Conventional / Eco-friendly Certification / Other Verified Cultivation | Separation of certification and cultivation history |
| Distribution methods | Original grain from the source / Government stockpiling / Private contracts / Imported raw materials | Country of Origin, Stock, and Quality Classification |
| Final use | Noodles / Bread / Snacks / Alcoholic Beverages / Starch/Gluten / Feed | Separation of specifications by buyer |
| Transaction type | Contract farming / Direct purchase from producers / Supply to milling companies / Raw material supply | Quantity, unit price, and contract are Verified/NDA |
3. Production, Harvest & Post-harvest
step | Essential Dataset | Management purpose |
| Seeds and varieties | Variety · Seed Source · Certified Seed · Lot | Verification of variety purity and use |
| sowing | Plot, Sowing Date, Sowing Quantity, Method | Prediction of growth and harvest time |
| Overwintering | Temperature, Precipitation, Humidity, East Sea | Overwintering survival and growth evaluation |
| Growth | Fertilization, irrigation, weeds, pests, and pesticides | Productivity and safety |
| Heading and flowering | Heading date, temperature, precipitation, and diseases | Quantity and quality forecasting |
| Deungsuk | Temperature, rainfall, humidity, lodging, pre-sprouting | Protein · Volume · Quality |
| Harvest judgment | Seed maturation, pollination, and weather forecast | Harvest at the right time |
| Harvesting and threshing | Harvest date, harvest season, plot, weight | Create Original Lot |
| dry | Incoming moisture · Drying method · Outgoing moisture | Prevents mold and spoilage |
| Jeongseon | Removal of foreign matter, immature grains, and damaged grains | Quality standardization |
| save | Temperature, moisture, pests, inbound/outbound | Maintaining inventory and quality |
| Pre-milling inspection | Protein, ash, volumetric weight, moisture, germination damage | Suitability for use and milling |
4. Quality Specification & Lot Management
Quality items | Original song | Milling wheat | flour | raw materials for processing | Public rating |
| Variety · Origin · Producer · Lot | core | core | Original Lot Connection | core | Verified |
| Harvest year/harvest date | core | core | Link to original song | core | Verified |
| moisture | core | core | core | core | Verified/NDA |
| Protein content | importance | core | core | core | Verified/NDA |
| Ash content | importance | core | core | core | Verified/NDA |
| Volume | core | core | reference | importance | Verified/NDA |
| Damage from germination and premature sprouting | core | core | Link to original song | importance | Verified/NDA |
| Damaged grains, foreign matter, disease | core | core | importance | importance | Verified/NDA |
| Milling yield | Not applicable | core | Original Song/Process Connection | core | NDA |
| Gluten and dough characteristics | Not applicable | importance | core | core | NDA |
| Safety regarding pesticide residues, mycotoxins, etc. | core | core | core | core | NDA |
| Stock Restock · Claims · Repurchase | importance | importance | core | core | NDA |
Lot Master Required Field
Lot ID · Item · Product Type · Scientific Name · Variety · Cultivation Year · Origin · Plot · Producer · Seed Lot · Sowing Date · Heading Date · Harvest Date · Harvest Moisture · Drying Date · Storage Facility · Raw Grain Weight · Moisture · Protein · Ash · Bulk Weight · Damaged Grains · Presence of Germination/Pre-sprouting · Foreign Matter · Test Report for Pesticide Residues/Mycotoxins, etc. · Milling Date · Milling Yield · Flour Lot · Particle Size · Gluten/Processing Suitability · Packaging Date · Shipper · Claim · Repurchase
5. Korea Market & Demand Structure
Customers | Purchase criteria | Cooperation opportunities |
| Specialized domestic wheat production complex | Variety, area, harvest time, and quality uniformity | Contract Farming/Joint Production RFQ |
| Drying and storage facilities | Moisture, Lot, In/Out, Storage Stability | Joint storage and quality control |
| Flour milling company | Variety, Protein, Ash, Bulk Weight, Milling Yield | RFQ for Raw Grains for Noodle and Baking |
| noodle manufacturing company | Protein, dough, color, and noodle processing suitability | Ingredients for noodles and ramen |
| Baking company | Protein, Gluten, Absorption Rate, Baking Properties | Bread and bakery ingredients |
| confectionery company | Particle size, protein, and dough characteristics | Snack and cookie ingredients |
| food service companies | Flour standards, supply stability, and prices | Regular supply |
| School and public meals | Domestic raw materials, safety, delivery time | Domestic wheat school meal products |
| Alcohol and fermentation companies | Starch, Enzyme, and Fermentation Aptitude | raw materials for alcoholic beverages |
| food ingredient company | Starch, Gluten, Protein, Functional | Materialization RFQ |
| Import and grain companies | Origin, Grade, Protein, Price, Logistics | Overseas Procurement RFQ |
| Research Institute | Variety, Milling, Noodle Making, Baking, Storage Data | Joint testing and demonstration |
6. Trade & Supply-chain Intelligence
step | Key variables | Operational judgment |
| Production plan | Variety, Area, Demand Company, Contract | Demand-based production |
| Seed supply | Variety, Purity, Supply Quantity | Homogeneous original track based |
| culture | Weather, pests and diseases, fertilization, growth | Production risk |
| harvest | Moisture, maturation, rainfall, lodging | Prevention of quality loss |
| Drying and storage | Moisture, Temperature, Inventory, Inflow/Outflow | Original song stability |
| Quality inspection | Protein, Ash, Volume, Damage | Usage classification |
| Procurement and stockpiling | Quality Grade, Purchase Quantity, Storage | Domestic Wheat Supply and Demand |
| Milling | Quality, Milling Yield, Fraction | Flour quality |
| process | Noodles, bread, confectionery, and alcoholic beverages | Suitability by Use |
| import | Origin, Shipment, Quality, Price | Procurement risk |
| Customs Clearance and Logistics | HS · Quarantine · Port · Warehouse | Supply point |
| RFQ · Repurchase | Specifications, Samples, Inspections, Results | Supplier renewal |
In 2024, imports of edible wheat amounted to 1,318 thousand tons from the United States, 1,202 thousand tons from Australia, and 242 thousand tons from Canada, with these three countries accounting for 99.7%. Therefore, wheat RFQs must simultaneously manage not only Korean production but also the importing country, origin, protein grade, shipment, exchange rates, and port logistics .
7. Processing, By-products & PRP Intelligence
Products and processes | Key conditions | RFQ conversion |
| Raw grain for milling | Variety, Protein, Ash, Bulk Weight, Moisture | Flour Milling Company RFQ |
| whole wheat | Original grain, grind size, particle size, safety | Baking & Health Food RFQ |
| flour for making noodles | Protein, Ash, Color, Dough, Noodle Suitability | Noodles and Ramen RFQ |
| bread flour | Protein, Gluten, Absorption Rate, Fermentation, Volume | Bakery RFQ |
| confectionery flour | Protein, particle size, and dough characteristics | Snack RFQ |
| Semolina · Ground product | Species, particle size, protein, color | Verification by use, such as pasta |
| starch | Extraction yield, purity, and moisture | Food and Industrial Materials RFQ |
| gluten | Protein, elasticity, moisture | Baking & Food Materials RFQ |
| bran | Moisture, microorganisms, and generation amount | Review of feed and food materials |
| wheat germ | Stabilization, rancidity, and oil components | Food and Materials RFQ |
| straw | Moisture, Contamination, and Generation Amount | Review of feed, bio, and resource utilization |
8. AX Transformation
first of all | Execution item | Performance indicators |
| 1 | Mandatory Plot, Variety, Seed, Sowing, Harvesting, and Lot ID | Production history connection rate |
| 2 | Separation of Raw Grain – Whole Wheat – Flour – Starch/Gluten – Processed Product | Misclassification reduction rate |
| 3 | Linking weather data for overwintering, rainfall, heading, ripening, and harvest | Quantity and quality prediction accuracy |
| 4 | Quality data such as protein, ash, bulk weight, moisture, and sprouting | Quality grade automatic classification rate |
| 5 | Production Complex – Drying/Storage – Flour Milling Enterprise Runtime Connection | Lot tracking rate |
| 6 | Construction of a Dataset for Processing Suitability by Application in Noodle, Baking, and Confectionery | Usage-matching accuracy |
| 7 | Domestic Wheat vs. Imported Wheat: Country of Origin, Quality, and Price Comparison Intelligence | Procurement judgment accuracy |
| 8 | Producer–Million Miller–Food Company–Tourism–Export RFQ Connection | Matching and repurchase rates |
9. Industry Problem Bank
Problem group | Problem Definition | Required data |
| High dependence on imports | Domestic production is very small compared to domestic consumption | Domestic production, import, and consumption |
| Stagnation of production area | Cultivated area has decreased or stagnated since the expansion in 2023 | Area and farms by year |
| Variety uniformity | Variations in milling quality occur during small-scale and mixed production | Seeds, varieties, plots |
| Overwintering and moisture damage risk | Winter rainfall, high temperatures, and humidity damage | Weather, Soil, Growth |
| Harvest season rainfall | Possibility of premature sprouting and quality degradation | Harvest season weather and moisture |
| Lack of drying and storage | Differences in access and capacity between production sites and storage facilities | Facilities, Capacity, In/Out |
| Original quality variation | Differences in protein, ash, and volume | Quality inspection |
| Demand–Production Mismatch | Mismatch between production varieties and demand for noodles and bread | Demand, Variety, Contract |
| Lack of milling suitability information | The original song does not lead to actual processing. | Milling yield · Fraction |
| Price gap between domestic and imported products | Constraints on raw material selection by processing companies | Price, Freight, Support |
| Lack of processing market | Need to secure stable large-scale demand sources | Raw material usage by company |
| Distribution of transaction information | Disconnection of producer, storage, milling, and processing data | Entity·Lot |
| Dispersion of test reports | Lack of Lot link for quality and safety documents | Inspection/Test Report |
| Lack of repurchase feedback | Processing results are not reflected in the following year's varieties/contracts | Delivery, Processing, Reorder |
10. Farmer RFQ & Collaboration Model
RFQ Type | Public Registration | Verify/NDA |
| Sales of domestic wheat grains | Variety · Production Area · Harvest Year · Use | Farm · Lot · Volume · Unit Price |
| contract farming | Variety, noodle/baking purpose, delivery period | Area, Quantity, and Contract Conditions |
| Production complex procurement | Region, Variety, Supply Period, Quality Grade | Actual farms, inventory, and prices |
| Raw grains for noodle making | Variety, Protein Standards, and Uses | Inspection Value · Lot · Unit Price |
| Raw grains for baking | Variety, Protein, Processing Purpose | Gluten · Processing Test · Unit Price |
| Flour supply | Use, Grade, Packaging, Supply Area | Original Lot · Certificate · Price |
| School meals and dining out | Domestic wheat availability, product type, delivery time | Quantity · Contract · Inspection |
| food processing | Uses for noodle making, baking, confectionery, alcoholic beverages, etc. | Sample · Yield · Prescription · Cost |
| Procurement of imported wheat | Origin, Grade, Use, Port of Arrival | Shipment, Volume, Price, Contract |
| By-product supply | Wheat bran, germ, straw form, use | Quantity, Grade, Unit Price |
| Technology demonstration | Purpose of variety, cultivation, storage, and milling | Test Results · Joint Development Conditions |
| Regional joint projects | Production complex, storage, milling, and branding | Investment, Volume, Contracts, Performance |
11. RFQ Request First
① Need Products & Materials
Companies and institutions seeking necessary products, agricultural products, raw materials, and processed goods register purchasing demands. Registered requests are utilized to review cooperation with potential suppliers and producers based on the RFQ Intelligence Library.
Process:
RFQ Registration → Supplier/Product Review → Collaboration Connection → Future AI Matching
Register
② We are looking for production and manufacturing partners. (Need Suppliers & Manufacturers)
Register a request to find necessary production and supply partners, ranging from farms and producer organizations to processing companies, OEM, ODM, and private label manufacturers.
Process:
RFQ Registration → Review of Production & Manufacturing Capabilities → Collaboration Connection → Future AI Partner Matching
Register
③ We are looking for domestic and international buyers. (Need Buyers)
Farmers, producer organizations, and manufacturing companies are requesting cooperation with new buyers, such as domestic and international distributors, importers, brand companies, and food service and catering businesses.
Process:
RFQ Registration → Product & Supply Capability Review → Market & Buyer Connection → Future AI Buyer Matching
Register
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Version History
Version | Main contents | situation |
| v1.0 | Mill Plant·Product·Production·Storage·Milling·Processing·RFQ Basic Structure Registration | complete |
| v1.1 | 2025 Official Production, Production Complex, Drying & Storage, and Supply & Demand Data Subdivision | expected |
| v2.0 | Variety–Plot–Raw Grain–Storage–Milling Lot Runtime Integration | expected |
| v2.5 | Linking Noodle, Baking, Confectionery, Starch, and Gluten Processing Suitability Datasets | expected |
| v3.0 | Domestic Wheat vs. Imported Wheat: Country of Origin, Quality, Price, and Logistics Comparison Intelligence | expected |
| v3.5 | Production Complex – Flour Mill – Food Company Verified RFQ Connection | expected |
| v4.0 | Production Forecast – Quality Forecast – Processing Suitability – RFQ – Repurchase AI Runtime Application | expected |
