Syria launches wheat procurement season as 2.5 mln tons harvest expected

Syria has officially launched its 2026 wheat procurement season, with grain receiving centers beginning operations in several governorates. The move comes as harvesting activities gradually expand across key producing regions, while peak collection is expected in the coming weeks.

The Syrian Grain Establishment (SGE) estimates national wheat production at around 2.5 million tons this season. Authorities say this volume would be sufficient to cover domestic consumption needs and support the country’s food security and self-sufficiency goals.

To support farmers, President Ahmad al-Sharaa issued a decree granting an incentive bonus of 9,000 Syrian pounds per ton of wheat delivered to state procurement centers, in addition to the official purchase price set at 46,000 pounds per ton. The government says the measure aims to encourage deliveries and stabilize supply flows.

Procurement has already begun in several western and southern governorates, including Hama, Daraa, Tartous and Latakia, where electronic booking systems have been introduced to streamline deliveries and reduce congestion at collection points.

In Hama, early deliveries have started at the Salhab center in the al-Ghab region, with expectations of higher volumes compared to last year due to improved rainfall conditions. In Daraa, intake operations are underway at the Izraa silos, while infrastructure upgrades continue at the Bosra al-Sham facility.

Meanwhile, eastern and northern governorates such as Hasakah, Raqqa, Deir Ezzor and Aleppo—major wheat-producing regions—are expected to begin procurement later as harvesting progresses. Authorities report that preparation work is largely complete, including rehabilitation of silos, installation of monitoring systems, and expansion of storage capacity to support the season.

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