Sayga Flour Mills commissions 2,000 tons/day mill in Port Sudan
The project, developed in partnership with Swiss technology provider Bühler Group was completed in under eight months.
SUDAN – Sayga Flour Mills, a subsidiary of Sudan’s DAL Group, has successfully commissioned a new high-capacity flour milling complex in Port Sudan, marking a significant milestone in the region’s food processing sector.
With a combined capacity exceeding 2,000 metric tons per day, the facility is poised to be the largest of its kind along Africa’s east coast.
According to the miller, the project, developed in partnership with Swiss technology provider Bühler Group, was completed in under eight months, a notable achievement given the logistical and political challenges present in Sudan.
The construction phase, led by Shandong Dejian International Economic and Technical Cooperation Co., Ltd., involved the completion of an 8,000-square-meter main building using slipforming techniques, marking a first for the company’s Sudan branch.
The new facility comprises two production lines, each capable of processing over 1,000 tons of wheat per day. It is equipped to produce both bakery and consumer-grade flours, addressing critical food supply needs in Sudan and neighboring regions. The mill’s design incorporates advanced Bühler milling technology, ensuring high efficiency and product quality.
Despite the ongoing crisis in Sudan, the project was executed with minimal disruption to existing operations. The existing operational mill in Port Sudan experienced less than eight days of downtime during the transition, underscoring the effective coordination between Sayga, DAL Group, and Bühler engineers.
Sayga Flour Mills has been a key player in Sudan’s food industry since its inception in 1996. The company’s commitment to quality is evidenced by its early adoption of international standards, including ISO 9001:2000 certification in 2001 and HACCP accreditation in 2009 for its pasta plant.
The commissioning of this new mill not only enhances Sudan’s domestic flour production capacity but also sets a new benchmark for the milling industry in East Africa. It reflects the resilience and innovation of Sudan’s private sector in the face of economic and political challenges.
This development aligns with Sudan’s national goals to reduce dependence on wheat imports. In 2023, DAL Group secured a US$50 million investment from British International Investment to support the importation of 280,000 tons of wheat, further ensuring supply chain stability amid global grain market volatility.
Looking ahead, DAL Group and Bühler are already collaborating on new flour milling projects in Mozambique and other parts of Sudan, reinforcing their shared commitment to innovation, resilience, and regional food security.
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