Syria imports 100,000 tons of wheat amid worst drought in years
Amid the worst drought to hit Syria in years, the General Establishment for Grains announced the signing of a contract to import 100,000 tons of wheat, with preparations underway to conclude another contract for the same quantity, aiming to secure the country’s needs for this essential commodity.
The significant decline in wheat production in Syria this year is due to harsh climatic conditions, on the one hand, and to the accumulated effects of previous agricultural policies that weakened local production, forcing the country to increasingly rely on imports to ensure food security.
According to estimates by the Syrian Ministry of Agriculture, the current quantities of wheat are sufficient for only a few months, given the continued poor harvests and deterioration of agricultural infrastructure.
Syria meanwhile, is considering importing wheat from several international markets, including Russia, Ukraine, and Romania, with prices and suppliers to be determined in coordination with the Ministries of Agriculture and Economy and the Farmers’ Union, under direct government direction.
