New Flour Factory covers Half of Iraq's Domestic Demand
By John Lee.
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has inaugurated Etihad Group's new flour mill in Al-Madhatiya [Medhatiah, Madhatiya], in Babil Governorate, which produces one million tonnes of premium-grade flour annually.
The project was initiated 11 months ago when the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone.
He toured the facility and praised the variety and quality of products, noting that the plant now covers approximately 50% of Iraq's domestic demand, previously met by over $750 million in annual flour imports. According to the company's website, the six production lines were sourced from Bühler of Switzerland.
Al-Sudani reiterated the government's commitment to reviving national industry, supporting the private sector, and ensuring food security despite global and regional challenges. He assured citizens that local production, alongside imports, would help stabilise food prices.
Declaring 2025 the " Year of Iraqi Industry, " he highlighted ongoing efforts to inaugurate and launch new manufacturing facilities across the country. Babil currently hosts over 2,000 operational factories across various sectors.
On his visit to the province, the Prime Minister also launched construction of a $300-million electrical equipment factory, which is also being developed by Etihad Group.
(Sources: Prime Minister's Office; Etihad)
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