Jordan: Grain and Feed News

Jordan continues to heavily rely on grain imports due to limited arable land and chronic water shortages. The 2024/25 rainy season was one of the weakest in recent decades, ending several consecutive years of below-average rainfall. As a result, the production of wheat and barley in Jordan is limited, and the country imports more than 95 percent of its wheat and barley needs. Wheat consumption continues to rise with population growth, supported by significant government subsidies and strategic reserves covering eight months of demand, reports oilworld.ru citing USDA. Wheat imports are forecast at 1.15 million tons. Barley, subsidized for livestock farmers, will require imports of 900,000 tons, with ending stocks rising to 332,000 tons. ...