Jordan: Grain and Feed Annual
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Jordan, a Middle Eastern country with limited arable land and severe water scarcity, heavily relies on grain imports to meet domestic consumption needs. Domestic wheat production satisfies only 3 percent of demand, with imports expected to reach 1.15 million metric tons (MT) in marketing year (MY) 2025/2026, primarily from Black Sea suppliers. Barley, essential for livestock feed, is forecast to have stable consumption of 900,000 MT, with imports projected to rise by 10 percent to 1.1 million MT. Corn production is negligible, with imports managed by the private sector, mainly from Argentina, Brazil, and the Black Sea. Due to extreme water scarcity and lack of suitable growing conditions, Jordan does not produce rice and relies entirely on imports, with demand forecasted at 240,000 MT. The government maintains strategic reserves for wheat and barley to ensure food security amid economic and geopolitical challenges.
