Affected by drought, Iranian wheat import demand surges

"Financial Tribune" reported on October 16 that industry sources said that due to Iran’s worst drought in 50 years, its wheat output is expected to fall by about 30% this year , which is below the average annual output of 15 million tons, so a substantial Increase imports of wheat to ensure the supply of staple bread
.
The chairman of the Iran Food Supply Association believes that about 8 million tons of wheat will need to be imported before the end of this fiscal year (March 22, 2021).
In addition, imports of corn, soybeans and barley will also increase
.
"Financial Tribune" reported on October 16 that industry sources said that due to Iran’s worst drought in 50 years, its wheat output is expected to fall by about 30% this year , which is below the average annual output of 15 million tons, so a substantial Increase imports of wheat to ensure the supply of staple bread
.
The chairman of the Iran Food Supply Association believes that about 8 million tons of wheat will need to be imported before the end of this fiscal year (March 22, 2021).
In addition, imports of corn, soybeans and barley will also increase
.
Wheat imported staple food bread