Milling & Grains – AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST

Total wheat consumption in 2025-26 is expected to reach 20.4 million tonnes, which would be up nearly 1.5% from 2024-25.

The wheat harvest for 2025-26 is anticipated to remain steady at 3 MMT, with barley production projected at 1.2 MMT.

Corn, the most important grain crop in South Africa, is projected to see a 2% increase in production, reaching 16 million metric tons.

The decision to establish a presence in Zambia was driven by the country’s significant maize production and its central location within the region.

The plan seeks to expand the area under irrigation by an additional one million acres over the next decade.