What is triticale and how is it classified?

Triticale is a small grain crop that results from a cross between wheat (Triticum) and rye (Secale). It is classified under cereals and listed as “Cereals; triticale” in commodity classifications.

What are the key agronomic characteristics of triticale?

Triticale combines the yield potential and quality of wheat with the disease and environmental tolerance of rye. It has an aggressive root system that binds lighter soils better than wheat, barley, and oats, and performs well in water‑logged and alkaline soils.

How should triticale seed be handled to maintain quality?

Treated triticale seed is coated with a measured amount of insecticide and fungicide to protect young plants from insects and diseases, improving crop health, vigor, and yield potential while reducing the need for additional pesticide applications.

Triticale

Triticale is a cereal grain cultivated for feed and food uses. It is harvested as whole grain and can also be processed into forage, straw, seed, silage, feed, and hay.

Prices, specifications and international trade for triticale under HS 100860.

Triticale Price

$231USD/t

Published reference · Jun 1, 2026

Triticale Historical Unit Values

Triticale is quoted in USD/t at POL. Historical customs values may differ from the headline reference.

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Triticale Exports and Imports

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Poland led reported triticale exports in 2025, at $103M.

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Triticale Facts and HS Code

Triticale belongs to other cereals within grains, oilseeds, oils and feed. Its customs classification covers HS 100860.

Triticale HS Code

Product type	Raw
Form	Dried
Position in the chain	Primary
Category	Other cereals — Grains, oilseeds, oils and feed
HS codes	100860
Quoted in	USD/t
Reference location	POL

Production & Handling

Processing steps for triticale include Harvesting, Drying, Cleaning.

Production and Storage

Processing steps	Harvesting Drying Cleaning Milling Cracking

Uses & Risks

Triticale is used in Animal feed, Human food, and Biofuel production.

End Uses

Animal feed
Cracked triticale grain used as livestock feed
Human food
Whole or milled triticale grain used in breads and cereals
Biofuel production
Triticale grain processed for ethanol

Uses and Related Commodities

Downstream industries	Livestock industry, Food processing, Biofuel industry
Leading origins	Austria, Belarus, China, France, Germany, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Spain, Türkiye

Sourcing risks

Risk	Category	Severity	Mitigation
Powdery mildew DiseaseMedium Powdery mildew is one of the most important fungal diseases affecting triticale and may require fungicide treatment during heading and flowering.	Disease	Medium	Apply fungicides at the appropriate growth stage and use resistant varieties where available.
Insect damage during storage PestMedium Triticale grain is about twice as soft as wheat, which increases susceptibility to insect damage during storage.	Pest	Medium	Implement proper storage hygiene, monitor grain moisture, and use approved insect control measures.
Lodging from excessive nitrogen ClimateLow Applying nitrogen above the recommended 20‑25 kg N per tonne of grain can cause lodging in triticale.	Climate	Low	Accurately calculate nitrogen rates based on soil tests and avoid over‑application.

Triticale Questions

What is triticale and how is it classified?: Triticale is a small grain crop that results from a cross between wheat (Triticum) and rye (Secale). It is classified under cereals and listed as “Cereals; triticale” in commodity classifications.
What are the key agronomic characteristics of triticale?: Triticale combines the yield potential and quality of wheat with the disease and environmental tolerance of rye. It has an aggressive root system that binds lighter soils better than wheat, barley, and oats, and performs well in water‑logged and alkaline soils.
How should triticale seed be handled to maintain quality?: Treated triticale seed is coated with a measured amount of insecticide and fungicide to protect young plants from insects and diseases, improving crop health, vigor, and yield potential while reducing the need for additional pesticide applications.