Jordan: Grain and Feed Update

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   JO2024-0017
Jordan continues to rely heavily on imports for essential staples such as wheat, barley, corn, and rice due to limited domestic production and scarce water resources. In marketing year (MY) 2024/25, domestic wheat production remains low, at 30,000 metric tons (MT), relative to Jordan's domestic consumption. Imports are forecast to rise to 1.2 million metric tons (MMT) to meet growing consumption needs, primarily sourced from Black Sea countries. Barley production is stable at 25,000 MT, with imports forecast to reach 1.2 MMT in MY 2024/25. Corn imports are forecast at 730,000 MT, and rice imports are projected at 225,000 MT. Jordan's food security strategy focuses on building strategic reserves, with government policies ensuring stable supplies and maintaining the bread subsidy program to stabilize prices amid regional challenges.

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