Oman receives record shipment of Australian wheat

The MV Vela Star arrived at the Port of Salalah this week carrying 726,815 metric tonnes of high-quality Australian wheat, the largest single shipment of wheat in the country’s history. The vessel was chartered by Salalah Grains International DMCC, a subsidiary of Salalah Mills, which is registered on the Dubai Commodities Trading Centre.

The wheat, which left Port Kembla, New South Wales, is destined for Oman’s two leading public flour mills, Salalah Mills Co SAOG and Oman Flour Mills Co SAOG. It will be unloaded at the ports of Salalah and Sultan Qaboos in Muscat. Unlike previous shipments, which have often included mixed grains for regional markets, this exclusive wheat-only shipment reflects a strategic shift in procurement and highlights Oman’s growing demand for high-quality wheat direct from the grower.

The successful coordination of global supply chains, procurement and port logistics demonstrates the maturity of Oman’s food security system. The country imports around 400,000 metric tonnes of Australian wheat annually, mainly Australian Premium White, Prime Hard and Soft White varieties. Salalah Mills CEO Ahmed Alawi Abdullah Al Dahab praised the coordination efforts for this achievement and thanked Haitham Al Fann, CEO of Oman Flour Mills Co, for his support.

This record shipment not only strengthens trade ties between Oman and Australia, but also ensures a reliable supply of wheat for Oman’s flour milling industry, supporting food security and economic stability.

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