The terminal will add grain handling and storage capacity to JGL Commodities’ network, supporting a reliable and efficient supply chain for producers and end-use customers.
The company attributed the improved performance to its strategy of expanding higher-value product offerings, increasing operational efficiency, and strengthening its feed segment, which has become a key driver of growth.
Government says the move will support local processors while keeping controls on export volumes.
The extension gives local farmers more time to sell their harvest, but grain traders warn that slow collections could tighten supplies before imports return.
Government purchases have started to reduce stock levels, but industry leaders say stronger trade policies and better processing remain key to securing the future of Malian rice.