Markets and trade
 

Detail

Area
Saudi Arabia
Commodity Group
Grains
Commodity
Maize
Date
18/05/2020
Policy Category
Consumption and marketing
Policy Instrument
Government market intervention
Description
Approved loans worth SAR 333 million (USD 88.6 million) to finance 12 new projects focused on supporting the agricultural activities of the private sector affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The loans are operational loans and will finance imports of agricultural and food products, including maize.