Animal feed shortage threatens Middle East, Gulf states

Iran war continues to put serious pressure on the Middle East's feed sector.

Two biosecurity workers in protective suits examining a brown chicken at a controlled farm facility with preventive protocols signage.
Al Bustan Farms is one of the United Arab Emirates’ leading producers of poultry and fresh table eggs.
Courtesy Al Bustan Farms

The Middle East and Gulf states may face a serious shortage of animal feed this year due to serious disruptions in supplies of raw materials for its production, caused by the ongoing hostilities in the region and maintaining problems around the Strait of Hormuz.

In the middle of July, the United States resumed its attacks on Iran, which resulted in deterioration of situation in the entire Middle East and Gulf region. This is primarily reflected by the existing serious problems with  the supplies of key commodities to the region, including those used in animal feed production.

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