One of the most tangible successes this year comes from South Asia.

In January, U.S. wheat shipments arrived at Bangladesh’s main port in Chattogram as part of a Memorandum of Understanding signed in mid-2025 between USW and the government of Bangladesh. The agreement commits Bangladesh to purchase up to 700,000 metric tons (MT) of U.S. wheat annually for five years.

So far, Bangladesh has already purchased nearly 675,000 MT in the 2025-26 marketing year, vaulting the country into the top 10 export markets for U.S. wheat.

Importantly for Washington, these shipments included significant volumes of soft white wheat shipped from Pacific Northwest ports, alongside hard red winter wheat from Gulf ports. One vessel alone carried more than 57,000 MT, and multiple shipments departed the U.S. in December.

Beyond the tonnage, this development represents something bigger: a shift from Bangladesh being a swing buyer to becoming a long-term partner focused on quality, reliability, and food security. USW staff are now working directly with Bangladeshi millers and bakers to help them maximize value from U.S. wheat through technical support and hands-on training.

For Washington growers, this kind of engagement matters. Sales are rarely secured on price alone. Long-term demand is built through performance in end-use applications, customer trust, and consistent quality, areas where soft white continues to stand out.