AreaSaudi Arabia

Commodity GroupGrains

CommodityMaize

Date05/05/2020

Policy CategoryConsumption and marketing

Policy InstrumentGovernment market intervention

DescriptionAllocated 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.