The first convoy, made up of 105 wagons carrying 3rd and 4th category wheat, departed Kazakhstan on April 30.
Bella Grain stands out for its high water absorption capacity, which increases dough yield by up to 25% compared to conventional flours.
This latest acquisition follows a March 2025 purchase of 450,000mt at a marginally higher cost of US$268.50/mt.
The facility is set to significantly improve disease resistance, accelerate wheat breeding, and enhance yields, as the country seeks to reduce its 80% dependency on wheat imports.
This decline is attributed to the nation’s strategic pivot from flour to raw grain exports, a move that has already resulted in milling operations running at a mere 39% capacity.