Jordan remains highly dependent on grain imports

grains. Wheat consumption continues to grow alongside population increases, supported by substantial government subsidies and strategic reserves covering an eight-month demand, according to oilworld.ru citing USDA data. Wheat imports are projected at around 1.15 million tons, while barley, subsidized for livestock feed, will require imports of 900,000 tons, with ending stocks expected to rise to 332,000 tons. Corn imports, managed by the private sector, remain stable at 750,000 tons. Rice imports are forecasted at 275,000 tons, with seasonal increases expected ahead of Ramadan. Jordan continues to diversify its supply sources as part of its National Food Security Strategy, aiming to minimize dependency risks on individual suppliers and ensure a stable provision of essential grains for its population. For almost 30 years of expertise in the agri markets, UkrAgroConsult has accumulated an extensive database, which became the basis of ...