Near East
Data and Analysis
Total Saudi Wheat imports for 2026/27 are forecasted to increase 2 percent to 3.5 million metric tons (MMT), due to projected higher local demand from the processing sector and increased strategic reserves. Saudi barley imports for marketing year (MY...
Abundant rainfall set Tunisia up for a strong 2026 harvest. The wheat and barley crops developed very well entering the most critical growing period in April. Post projects MY 2026/27 wheat and barley production at 1.2 MMT and 570,000 MT...
Egypt’s cotton sector is expected to expand in marketing year (MY) 2026/27 (August - July), with planted area projected to increase approximately 20 percent to 100,000 hectares, driven by strong import demand from China and India. Government...
News and Features
Private exporters reported sales of 108,000 MT of soybeans for delivery to Egypt during MY 2025/2026.
Private exporters reported sales of 100,000 MT of soybeans for delivery to Egypt during MY 2025/2026.
As part of President Donald J. Trump’s unprecedented efforts to boost American agricultural exports, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) commitment to expanding and diversifying global market opportunities for U.S. agriculture, USDA will host six Agribusiness Trade Missions in 2026.