Wheat Intake Tops Annual Need
Syria took in about 2.7 million tonnes of wheat this season, above the roughly 2.5 million tonnes the country needs each year, a deputy minister of economy and industry said on 14 October 2026. The authorities halted purchases around the end of February 2026 and have since drawn on accumulated stock.
Reserves Build a Cushion
Total wheat stocks reached about 3.5 million tonnes by August 2026, more than the volume needed to cover a full year of domestic consumption. The surplus gives the state room to supply mills and bakeries without returning to the market in the near term.
Bread Subsidy Held at 72 Percent
The government set the bread subsidy at 72 percent, leaving citizens to pay 28 percent of the price of a staple that anchors most household budgets. More than 150 bakeries were built or upgraded, and 75 new bakeries are expected to enter service before the end of 2026.
To tighten oversight of supplies and prices, the authorities took delivery of more than 100 vehicles for supply inspectors and 400 cameras for consumer-protection teams.
New Milling Capacity
Contracts were signed with Saudi companies to build four large flour mills, while maintenance began on four existing mills. The additional capacity is intended to mill the larger domestic harvest and ease pressure on aging infrastructure.
Where the Grain Came From
Regional deliveries were led by Hasakah with 907,249 tonnes, followed by Raqqa with 341,440 tonnes and Aleppo with 262,045 tonnes. Hasakah's main silo was the top receiving center, taking in 73,763 tonnes.
By quality, second-grade wheat accounted for 42.9 percent of the intake, third grade for 28 percent, fourth grade for 20.9 percent and first grade for 8.2 percent. The single busiest day reached 82,718 tonnes on 29 June 2026.