Saudi Arabia: Grain and Feed Annual

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Total Saudi wheat imports for 2025/26 are forecast to decline 10 percent to 3.2 million metric tons (MMT), due to projected high local production. Saudi barley imports for MY 2025/26 are projected to increase by 10 percent to 3.3 MMT compared to last MY. Total corn imports in MY2025/26 total corn imports are projected to decline by 500,000 MT from a record import level of approximately 5 MMT in MY 2023/24. Total rice exports to Saudi Arabia this MY are estimated at 1.5 MMT, a 14 percent reduction from last year.

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