Saudi Arabia to receive first wheat import from Australia

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia is set to receive its first wheat imports from Australia next month, as the Kingdom seeks to expand its sources of foreign food supplies.
The Saudi Agricultural Investment and Animal Production Company (SALIK) said the shipment of 60,000 tons set off from Kembla port in Australia on Sunday.
The transaction is part of the General Grain Corporation’s tender to purchase 355,000 tons of wheat.
Supply chain disruptions related to the pandemic have accelerated efforts by regional economies to boost their food security.
Aside from importing from other countries, the Gulf has been leveraging agricultural technology to increase domestic food supply.