By Trent Klarenbach, BSA AgEc, PAg, founder and lead analyst, Klarenbach Research
Updated October 27, 2026
Saskatchewan amber durum (1 CWAD 13.0) averaged $299 to $304 per tonne on 26 October 2026, about $8.15 to $8.27 a bushel, according to PDQ regional cash averages.
Durum has no liquid futures contract, so the outlook is a read of the cash market and its chart.
This page is updated monthly with dated cash averages and the levels I have marked on the durum chart.
Saskatchewan durum cash prices, late October 2026
PDQ 1 CWAD 13.0 averages in Canadian dollars per tonne, 26 October 2026, compared with 1 October 2026 (source: PDQ via Glacier FarmMedia):
Region | 26 Oct 2026 ($/t) | Approx. $/bu | 1 Oct 2026 ($/t) | Change ($/t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Northwest Saskatchewan | 299.41 | 8.15 | 297.90 | +1.51 |
Southwest Saskatchewan | 302.44 | 8.23 | 296.94 | +5.50 |
Northeast Saskatchewan | Not posted | — | Not posted | — |
Southeast Saskatchewan | 303.90 | 8.27 | 308.96 | −5.06 |
Bushel figures convert at 36.74 bushels per tonne. These are averages of posted bids, not a bid for your delivery point.
Bunge's Moose Jaw terminal closed amber durum at $318.34 per tonne on 26 October 2026, about $8.66 a bushel, as reported by SaskToday.
Over October, the southwest firmed while the southeast slipped, so the regional spread narrowed to under $5 a tonne.
Durum price levels from my dated notes
These are levels from the public sections of my Grain Report durum notes, on the date shown. They are past levels, not a new call.
22 October 2026: US cash durum index at $5.98/bu. Source: Durum Wheat Market: SK, US and Europe Face Pressure
30 September 2026: Saskatchewan cash index at $8.21/bu and elevator postings at $9.00 to $9.50/bu, with next resistance at $9.00 to $9.50/bu, then $10.65/bu, and a cash path toward $12/bu. Source: Durum Wheat Trends: Saskatchewan Cash & Global Market Outlook
22 September 2026: Saskatchewan durum index at $8.06/bu and the US cash durum index at $5.81/bu with a path toward $6.75 to $7.00/bu, while Europe needed a break above €300/tonne. Source: Durum Market Trends: Saskatchewan, Europe & US Charts
4 September 2026: Saskatchewan durum index around $7.70/bu, with support near $7.50/bu and targets at $8.00/bu, then $9.00/bu. Source: Durum Wheat Market Analysis: Saskatchewan, US & Europe Outlook
Take-Profit Price Targets and Bearish Sell Signals are in the full reports. Every dated level across canola, durum and CWRS is collected on the monthly levels page.
What moves the amber durum price into November
World crop size. Canada, the EU and North Africa set durum supply; a big or small crop in any of them changes how much buyers need from Saskatchewan.
Importer buying. Saskatchewan supplied about 36 per cent of world durum exports in 2024, so foreign mills' need for supply sets the bid.
The Canadian dollar. A weaker loonie makes Canadian durum cheaper for foreign buyers.
Freight and port movement. Rail and port backlogs widen the gap between what buyers get and what they pay you.
The CWRS spread. Compare your local CWAD bid with your local CWRS bid; the cash spread is the most practical signal. See Durum vs Spring Wheat: How to Read the CWAD–CWRS Cash Spread.
How a durum bid is built, and how to plan sales without a hedge, is covered in Durum Prices in Canada: The Complete Producer's Guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the amber durum price outlook for Saskatchewan?
On 26 October 2026, PDQ 1 CWAD 13.0 averages were $299.41 a tonne in the northwest, $302.44 in the southwest and $303.90 in the southeast. The outlook is read from the cash chart, since durum has no liquid futures; dated levels are listed above.
What is the price of durum per bushel in Saskatchewan?
The 26 October 2026 PDQ averages work out to about $8.15 to $8.27 a bushel, at 36.74 bushels per tonne. Your bid depends on grade, protein, buyer and delivery window.
Is there a durum futures contract?
No liquid durum futures contract is available to a Prairie farm. The elevator bid for Canada Western Amber Durum is the price.
Where can I follow durum analysis?
Every durum note is collected on the Durum page.
The Klarenbach Grain Report provides objective, chart-based analysis of Canadian grain markets. This page is educational and is not individualized trading or marketing advice. Regional cash averages are from PDQ, published by Glacier FarmMedia (1 and 26 October 2026); the Moose Jaw terminal price is from SaskToday (26 October 2026); export share is from the Government of Saskatchewan (2024).
