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Corn powers Saudi Arabia’s feed complex — and Argentina is firmly in the driver’s seat. As demand expands and domestic production stays negligible, Argentina dominates the Kingdom’s import flows, leaving Brazil, the U.S., and Ukraine to compete for whatever space is left. This analysis unpacks the outlook for 2025/26 and show why Argentina’s advantage isn’t cyclical but structural — and what room, if any, remains for alternative suppliers.

At IAOM MEA 2025 in Jeddah, a high-profile panel of millers and grain traders explored how Saudi Arabia’s new grain architecture is quietly positioning the Kingdom as a potential grain and food security hub for the Red Sea and Gulf region.

In a major step towards strengthening food security and optimizing grain supply chains, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has officially launched the National Grains Supply Company, SABIL. It is set to operate 14 silo branches across the Kingdom, including four port locations.

Anis Alam, a key player in Saudi Arabia’s grain supply sector, gives an exclusive interview to Miller Magazine, outlining the country’s changing food security strategies.

First Mills is now the first mill in the Middle East region that uses a 100% poison-free method, becoming a leader in the use of modern and sustainable technologies for pest control.