Benefits
- Fast and efficient – speak with our trading team within minutes
- Great rates – beat high street bank rates with Trade Finance Global
- Our partners are regulated and trusted experts
- Experts partners who are specialised in geography and sectors
The Many Uses of Wheat
- Animal feed:
- A portion of wheat production is allocated for animal feed, particularly for poultry and livestock.
- Wheat middlings, a byproduct of flour milling, are commonly used in animal feed due to their high protein content.
- Biofuel:
- Wheat can be used to produce ethanol, a biofuel that can replace or supplement gasoline.
- In 2020, around 5% of global wheat production was dedicated to ethanol production.
- Bioplastics:
- Wheat straw and chaff can be used as a raw material to create biodegradable plastics.
- These bioplastics offer an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastics.
- Paper production:
- Wheat straw can be used in paper production as an alternative to wood pulp.
- This helps reduce deforestation and contributes to more sustainable paper production.
- Construction materials:
- Wheat straw can be processed into building materials like straw bale and particleboard.
- These materials offer insulation, soundproofing, and environmental benefits compared to conventional construction materials.
- Industrial absorbents:
- Wheat straw and chaff can be used as absorbent materials for oil spills and other industrial applications.
- They provide a natural and cost-effective alternative to synthetic absorbents.
