Area
Saudi Arabia
Commodity Group
Grains
Commodity
Maize
Date
05/05/2020
Policy Category
Consumption and marketing
Policy Instrument
Government market intervention
Description
Allocated SAR 2 billion (USD 533 million) to fund imports of agricultural products in efforts to ensure food security against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on direct and indirect loans, the scheme will initially target a range of products, including maize.
