This event is a complement to the traditional conference Middle East Grains&Oils Congress, which is held annually in Egypt. This time we would gather the representatives of countries from across the MENA region, in particular Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan, Syria, Cyprus, etc. in the historic financial and cultural center of the region - Beirut, to discuss the trends agrotravel countries in the region (primarily the food and feed grain, oil and also sunflower oil).

Long-standing trade and cultural ties with both the European and the Arab States allowed the Lebanese to make trade in one of the most important sectors of the economy. To date, grain production in the country on average meets about 17% of domestic consumption. As a result, high dependence on imports. In 2018/19 MG (July/June) cereal imports in Lebanon in particular, wheat and maize, are forecast at 2.45 million tonnes, 240 tonnes below last year but 15% higher than the average for the last five years.

Speaking about the MENA region and its potential as a major global buyer in the grain market, wheat imports in 2018/19 MG is estimated at 23.8 million tons, corn – 21.4 million tons, soybeans at 6.2 million tons and 1.7 million tons of sunflower oil.

Middle East Grains&Oils Congress: Beirut edition is an opportunity not only to establish direct contacts with the Arab buyers, but also to enjoy the culture and beauty of the “pearl” of the Middle East.

Target audience: international trading companies, processors, importers, inspection and logistics companies, banks, state-owned companies, brokers, industrial associations, etc.

Expected number of participants 150-200 participants from countries in the Middle East and North Africa, black sea.

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