Authority: Saudi Arabia buys 661,000 tons of wheat in tender

DUBAI, July 6 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Food Security said on Monday that the kingdom had purchased 661,000 tonnes of wheat in a tender, completing "the awarding of the fourth batch of imported wheat for this year."

  • The authority stated that the quantities are scheduled to be received between September and October 2026.

  • The authority added that the tender was awarded to six companies whose bids were the lowest and met the specifications.

  • The supply originates from the European Union, North and South America, Australia, and the Black Sea.

  • The General Authority for Food Security ordered wheat in 11 shipments.

  • The authority said it had requested that the wheat be shipped to the ports of Jeddah, Jazan and Yanbu on the Red Sea.

  • The quantity is distributed across four shipments totaling 244,000 tons to Jeddah port, six shipments totaling 362,000 tons to Yanbu port, and one shipment of 55,000 tons to Jazan.


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