# Demand good for Kiwi grains

> New Zealand millers reported a 500% rise in flour demand under lockdown, but the Arable Food Industry Council said there is no grain shortage. Supermarket shortages came from a shift from 20kg bakery bags to 1.5kg retail packs. The council said a good harvest leaves farmers well placed to supply mills.

- Date: 2020-04-21 · published 2020-04-21T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region New Zealand · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/11116-demand-good-for-kiwi-grains
- Commodities: [Wheat (SRW)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/WHEAT.md)

## Why it matters

Adequate domestic supply means the demand surge does not directly tighten wheat markets. Stronger milling demand supports local grain prices in the short term.

## Read by commodity

- WHEAT: neutral

## Sources

- farmersweekly.co.nz: https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/demand-good-for-kiwi-grains/

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