AreaSyria

Commodity GroupGrains

CommodityWheat

Date23/04/2019

Policy CategoryConsumption and marketing

Policy InstrumentGovernment market intervention

DescriptionIssued a decree establishing a grain company that will replace the state silos, mills and grain buyer Hoboob. The company will be responsible for trade, storage and processing grain to cover local consumption and export surplus, and will be located in the northeastern city of Hasaka.