Saudi food firms expand feed production amid rising demand
Leading food companies in Saudi Arabia are boosting feed production. Tanmiah Food launched a high-tech mill in Dahna, while Arabian Mills plans 4 projects in Riyadh and Hail to strengthen food security.
Tanmiah Dahna feed mill
With a nameplate capacity of 40 metric tonnes per hour, the Dahna feed mill is designed to further reinforce Tanmiah‘s integrated business model by supporting its poultry operations with premium-quality feed, the company said in a statement on its website.
State-of-the-art technology
The state-of-the-art mill is equipped with a fully automated production line, the facility incorporates strict quality controls and advanced biosecurity measures, the company added.
Tanmiah’s 2030 vision
The project is part of Tanmiah’s broader effort aimed at becoming the No. 1 global halal, sustainable, healthy protein company by 2030. As part of this plan, Tanmiah Food Company invested SAR1.5 billion ($400 million) in different projects across Saudi Arabia during the past 2 years.
Arabian Mills expansion plans
In parallel, The Arabian Mills for Food Products Co., a prominent flour and feed producer in Saudi Arabia, has unveiled plans to expand its flour and feed production capacity with investments of SAR 461 million ($122.9 million).
New projects in Riyadh, Hail
The projects include a new flour mill, a new feed mill, and new warehouses at Riyadh and an upgraded flour mill at Hail, Arabian Mills said in its Oct. 1 announcement. The company said the expansion aligns with its strategy to strengthen Saudi Arabia’s food security and meet growing demand for its products with improved efficiency.
Feed mill operational 2028
The new feed mill slated to become operational near Riyadh by the first quarter of 2028 will have a daily output ranging between 400 and 700 tonnes, the company added.
Market growth forecast
The Saudi Arabia animal feed market size, estimated at $6.5 billion in 2024, is projected to reach $10.8 billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate of 5.32% during 2025-2033, IMARC Group, a marketing research firm, has recently forecasted.
Government support drives demand
The government’s strategic focus on reducing meat import dependency has led to substantial investments in domestic livestock production, with annual growth in meat consumption driving demand for high-quality animal feed across the poultry, ruminant, and aquaculture sectors, the analysts stated.
High-tech feed industry
According to the IMARC Group, the Saidi feed industry in the Middle East is distinguished by its high technological level.
Strategic partnerships strengthen Saudi Arabia
“Strategic partnerships with international suppliers and technology providers are enhancing feed quality and production capabilities, positioning Saudi Arabia as a regional hub for advanced animal feed manufacturing and distribution,” the analyst added.
