Middle East Market

Middle Eastern countries face a combination of water constraints, public policies focused on food security, and a growing demand for high-quality forage. For this reason, the region has become one of the main global destinations for Argentine alfalfa production and integrated supply projects.

Why Argentine alfalfa is key for the Middle East

• Structural Water Constraints

  Arid climatic conditions—low water availability, high temperatures, and limited soils—make local forage production unfeasible or extremely expensive.

• Outsourcing of Forage Production

  Countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar are promoting programs to outsource and relocate alfalfa production to regions with better agro-environmental conditions.

• Regulatory Frameworks Favoring Imports

  Agricultural regulations in the Gulf promote the substitution of local production with strategic imports, creating opportunities for sustained supply for reliable providers.

Competitive advantages of Argentina

• Optimal soil and climate for alfalfa

  Regions like La Pampa, San Luis, Río Negro, and Neuquén combine solar radiation, temperature range, and land availability that allow for the production of high-quality, high-yield alfalfa.

• Internationally competitive costs

  The combination of production efficiency, professional management, and a local cost structure offers an advantage over other global suppliers.

• Capacity to develop large-scale projects

  Argentina has the available land, technical know-how, and specialized suppliers to structure projects ranging from 7,000 to 60,000 hectares, including irrigation, compaction, and export logistics.