Syrian wheat output to nearly double in 2026

Syrian authorities expect the country's wheat production to more than double this year, with harvests estimated between 2.3 and 2.5 million tons compared to half a million tons last year, thanks to heavy rains and the regained control over areas in the northeastern region from Kurdish forces. Nevertheless, the country still needs to import around four million tons annually to meet demand, especially for soft wheat used in bread, with improvements in infrastructure and expansion of grain centers in the recaptured areas.

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