What Oman Flour Mills does

Oman Flour Mills Company SAOG (OFM) is a publicly-listed Omani industrial miller founded in 1977 and headquartered in Muscat, traded on the Muscat Stock Exchange under ticker OFMI. The company's core operations are wheat flour milling at 800 MT/day capacity and animal feed production at 1,500 MT/day capacity, organised under two main consumer brands: Dahabi for flour products (all-purpose, whole wheat, semolina, pizza, specialty Arabic and Indian bread flours, gluten-free, and 100% Omani wheat flour) and Barakat for animal feed (cattle, camel, poultry, pigeon, mixed grains). Technology includes state-of-the-art Buhler-powered milling equipment at the Sohar Flour Mills JV, automated feed production with robot pallet stacking and real-time production monitoring at the new Muttrah factory, and laboratory-based quality control from raw material intake to finished product.

Beyond its core milling business, OFM has built a vertically integrated food platform through subsidiaries including Sohar Poultry (Arayaf brand), Modern Poultry Farms (Dana Eggs, ~40% of Oman's egg production), Khaleej Al Khalij International Poultry Farm (350M eggs/year, 90-95% national self-sufficiency), Atyab IFFCO Poultry (planned 50M chicks/year, 50,000 birds/day slaughter), Atyab International Services (food safety testing and certification across GCC), Atyab Food Industries, and Omani Australian Company for direct wheat sourcing from Australia. Strategic 160,000-tonne grain storage silos at Sohar Port (21M OMR) and a 37M OMR Oman Biological Products project convert date palm by-products into animal and aquaculture feed.

Revenue is generated through diversified channels: direct B2B sales to commercial bakeries, restaurants, food processors, and poultry farmers; consumer retail through 120+ daily distributors across Oman; dedicated export flour sales to regional and international markets; and a national wheat purchase programme buying Omani wheat at 500 OMR per tonne in coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources. The company operates as a strategic national food security infrastructure provider aligned with Oman Vision 2040, supported by an 84% Omanization rate and a recent push into electric logistics vehicles.

Name

Oman Flour Mills

Legal name

Oman Flour Mills Company SAOG

Website

https://omanflourmills.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Oman Flour Mills Company SAOG is a publicly-listed Omani industrial miller founded in 1977, producing flour (800 MT/day) and animal feed (1,500 MT/day) under Dahabi and Barakat brands, with vertically integrated poultry, egg, and food testing operations across the Sultanate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flour Milling

NAICS

Grain and Oilseed Milling (3112)

SIC

Grain Mill Products (2040)

akta.pro primary industry

Flour & Milling Products Manufacturing (wheat, corn, rice, specialty flours) (AFAKABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Grain-Based Mixes & Doughs Manufacturing (pancake/waffle mixes, baking mixes, dough bases) (AFAKABAF), Livestock Complete Feed Milling & Blending (Cattle/Swine/Poultry) (AFADAIAA), Grain Processing for Feed (Cracking, Rolling, Grinding) (AFADAIAF), Grain Bin & Silo Systems (On-Farm) (AFAOABAA)

Keywords

• Flour milling
• Animal feed production
• Wheat processing
• Poultry feed manufacturing
• Grain storage logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Muscat

HQ country

Oman

HQ region

Middle East

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Flour and Grain Products: OFM produces and sells a wide range of flour products (all-purpose, whole wheat, bread, pizza, semolina, specialty blends) and grain products under the Dahabi brand, serving households, bakeries, restaurants, food processors, and wholesalers. Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales and consumer retail distribution.
2. Animal Feed Products: Production and sale of livestock and poultry feed under the Barakat brand, including cattle feed, camel feed, poultry feed, pigeon feed, general feed, barley, bran, and mixed grains. Sold to poultry farmers and livestock breeders through B2B channels.
3. Poultry and Egg Production (via Group Companies): Group companies including Sohar Poultry, Modern Poultry Farms, and Arabian Food Production produce and market fresh poultry and eggs under brands like Dana Eggs and Arayaf, generating recurring revenue from domestic and export sales.
4. Aquaculture Feed and Premixes: Specialized feed products for aquaculture (shrimp and farmed fish) and premix nutritional supplements sold to aquaculture operators.
5. Food Safety and Testing Services: Atyab International Services provides food safety testing, inspection, certification, and R&D consulting services to food industry enterprises across GCC countries.
6. Export Flour Sales: International export of flour products to regional and global markets, supported by a dedicated export team.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Oman Flour Mills mills and sells wheat flour (800 MT/day capacity) and animal feed (1,500 MT/day capacity) under the Dahabi flour brand and Barakat feed brand, serving households, bakeries, restaurants, food processors, wholesalers, and poultry/livestock farmers in Oman and export markets. The company also operates vertically integrated poultry and egg production (Dana Eggs, Arayaf), aquaculture feed, food-safety testing services (Atyab International Services), and grain storage facilities (160,000 tonnes at Sohar Port) supporting Oman's food security.

Product overview

Oman Flour Mills is a leading flour and animal feed mill in the Sultanate of Oman, established in 1977. The company operates a platform of flour milling (800 MT/day capacity) and animal feed production (1500 MT/day capacity) as its core businesses. The product portfolio is organized under two main sub-brands: Dahabi (ذهبي) for flour products including all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, semolina, pizza flour, specialty flours for Arabic and Omani breads, and gluten-free/diet flour mixes; and Barakat (بركات) for animal feed including camel feed, poultry feed, pigeon feed, cattle feed, and mixed grain products. The company also offers specialized products including Omani White Flour made from 100% locally sourced wheat. Beyond manufacturing, the company provides products across the food value chain through subsidiaries including poultry farming, aquaculture feed, dairy production, fisheries, and food technology services. The company maintains distribution to over 120 daily distributors across Oman.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dahabi: Leading brand for flour products including bread products, health products, special products, grains, and ready-made mixes.
• Barakat

Products and services

• Dahabi Flour Products Flagship consumer and B2B flour brand offering all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, semolina, pizza flour, Arabic and Lebanese bread flours, Chakki Atta, self-rising flour mix, Omani White Flour No. 1 (100% Omani wheat), and diet/gluten-free flour mixes. Includes fortified flours with iron, folic acid, and vitamins. Products serve households, bakeries, restaurants, food processors, and wholesalers across Oman and export markets.
• Barakat Cattle & Poultry Feed Animal feed brand offering camel feed, poultry feed, cattle feed, horse feed, pigeon feed, calf nutrition, multi-purpose feed, mix grain, bran and barley mix, flaked wheat, and barley. Products contain high levels of nutrients for various animal and poultry needs. Sold to livestock and poultry farmers, breeders, and commercial farming operations across Oman and export markets.
• Flour Milling Services Industrial-scale wheat flour milling service with current capacity of 800 MT/day at the main facility and 216,000 MT/year at Sohar Flour Mills JV. Supports custom milling and blending for B2B customers with specific flour specifications. Operates with rigorous quality control including laboratory testing for nutritional levels, moisture, microbial safety, and freedom from contaminants.
• Animal Feed Milling Services Industrial animal feed milling service with current capacity of 1,500 MT/day, producing nutritionally balanced feed for camels, cattle, poultry, pigeons, horses, and general livestock. Features automated mixing, grinding, pelleting, robot stacking systems, and real-time production data monitoring. Includes a dedicated 6 tonnes/hour pre-mix unit for species-specific nutritional formulations.
• Egg Production (Dana Eggs) Fresh table egg production under the Dana Eggs brand through subsidiary Modern Poultry Farms Company SAOG. Produces over 125 million eggs annually with a distribution network covering the Sultanate of Oman. Represents approximately 40% of Oman's total egg production.
• Fresh Poultry Products (Arayaf) Integrated fresh poultry production under the Arayaf brand through Sohar Poultry Company SAOG, a subsidiary acquired (92% ownership) via Atyab IFFCO Poultry. Operates in Sohar and Barka with annual production of approximately 6,000 MT of poultry products for domestic consumption and export.
• Aquaculture Feed and Premixes Specialized feed products for aquaculture operations (shrimp and farmed fish) and premix nutritional supplements. Sold to aquaculture operators locally and for export. Includes development of date palm by-product based feed through Oman Biological Products Company.
• Food Safety Testing and Certification Services Food safety testing, inspection, certification, and R&D consulting services provided by subsidiary Atyab International Services Company LLC. Serves food industry enterprises across GCC countries with conformity assessment services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 70% operational savings with electric prime mover trucks compared to traditional trucks
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gulf Japan Poultry FarmcoreOthers · 13 February 2026Gulf Japan Poultry Farm sold its entire 33.34% stake in Arabian Food Production Company SAOC to OFM's wholly-owned subsidiary Atyab Investments LLC, raising OFM's ownership from 33.33% to 66.67% and giving OFM controlling interest. The acquisition strengthens OFM's vertical integration across the food value chain.
• IFFCO GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIFFCO Group partnered with OFM through Atyab Investments to establish Atyab IFFCO Poultry, a project in Al-Mudhibi, Al Buraimi, with an investment of approximately 25 million OMR (65 million USD). The project includes a poultry breeding farm producing 50 million chicks/year, a slaughterhouse with 50,000 birds/day capacity, and a facility producing over 2 million hatching eggs/year. IFFCO also partnered with OFM on the Khaleej Al Khalij International Poultry Farm project.
• Atyab Investments LLCcoreOthersAtyab Investments LLC is the wholly-owned investment subsidiary of OFM, serving as the group's investment arm for managing subsidiaries and joint ventures across the food value chain, including poultry, flour milling, and food services.
• Atyab International Services LLCminorOthersAtyab International Services LLC began as an internal technical department within OFM in 2008, later became independent in 2010, and provides food safety testing, inspection, certification, and R&D services to food industry enterprises across GCC countries.
• Sohar Poultry Company SAOGcoreOthersSohar Poultry is a fully integrated poultry company operating in Sohar and Barka, producing and marketing high-quality fresh poultry for domestic consumption and export. Atyab IFFCO Poultry acquired 92% of its shares. Annual production capacity is approximately 6,000 MT of poultry products, sold under the 'Arayaf' brand.
• Modern Poultry Farms Company SAOGcoreOthersModern Poultry Farms, established 1989, is one of Oman's largest egg producers, producing Dana Eggs with over 125 million eggs annually and a distribution network covering the Sultanate. It represents approximately 40% of Oman's total egg production (~190 million eggs/year).
• Arabian Food Production Company SAOCcoreOthersA joint venture between OFM, IFFCO Group, Gulf Japan Food Fund, and Japan's Ise Foods. Operates Modern Poultry Farms in Oman and Emirates Poultry Farms in UAE, with a new project (Khaleej Al Khalij International Poultry Farm) under construction in Ibri, Oman. The company targets high-quality egg production across the GCC region.
• Isa Al Jalili Investments LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner with Atyab Investments (OFM) in Sohar Flour Mills, a mill with 216,000 MT/year capacity located at Sohar Port, strategically positioned on global trade routes between Europe and Asia.
• Wise Foods GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with OFM and Gulf Japan Food Fund in the Khaleej Al Khalij International Poultry Farm project for egg production.
• Japanese Ise FoodsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJapan's leading egg and egg product company, partnered in Arabian Food Production Company SAOC, bringing expertise in egg production technology.
• Oman Food Security Company (Al Waha)minorOthersOman Food Security Holding, established by Oman Investment Authority, focused on food security projects. The Khaleej Al Khalij International Poultry Farm project is aligned with Oman's food security objectives.
• Oman Dates and Palm Development CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with OFM and Oman Food Security Holding to establish Oman Biological Products Company, developing a project to convert date palm by-products (palm kernels, flesh, fronds) into animal and aquaculture feed.
• Oman Environmental Services Holding (Be'ah)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner in the Oman Biological Products Company project, supporting circular economy approaches and environmental sustainability in feed production.
• Sohar Flour MillscoreOthersA joint venture between Atyab Investments (OFM subsidiary) and Isa Al Jalili Investments, Sohar Flour Mills operates a Buhler-powered mill with 216,000 MT/year capacity at Sohar Port, serving domestic, regional, and international markets.
• Oman Australia CompanyminorOthersSubsidiary established in 2022 as part of OFM's strategic vision to import raw materials directly from Australian farmers. Successfully received first wheat shipment from Australia in Q1 2023. Plans to acquire land in Australia for wheat cultivation and export to Oman.
• Hutchison Ports SoharminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOperator of Sohar Port's electric container truck fleet, in cooperation with OFM and government agencies for logistics and supply chain operations.
• Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water ResourcescoreOthersOFM collaborates with the Ministry on the national wheat purchase programme, acquiring local wheat harvest from Omani farmers to strengthen food security and support local agriculture.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Kuwait Flour Mills & Bakeries Company: Public GCC flour miller and baker operating Kuwait's national flour milling capacity with a diversified product portfolio of flour, animal feed, and bakery goods. Closely comparable to OFM in business model, customer base (households + bakeries + feed customers), and integration into downstream food production.
• Bahrain Flour Mills Company: Bahraini public flour miller producing a range of flour products for domestic households, bakeries, and food processors. Highly comparable small-market GCC flour miller with similar B2B/wholesale distribution model and proximity to OFM's home market.
• Arabian Mills for Food Products Company: One of Saudi Arabia's largest flour milling companies, with diversified flour, feed, and bran products serving bakeries, food manufacturers, and livestock producers. Closely mirrors OFM's flour + animal feed dual-core model in a larger GCC market.
• ARASCO (Arabian Agricultural Services Company): Saudi-based animal feed, poultry, and agricultural inputs producer with extensive feed milling operations and protein value-chain integration. Directly comparable to OFM's Barakat feed business and integrated poultry/egg operations across the GCC.

Broad incumbents

• Almarai Company: Saudi-listed MENA food giant operating across dairy, bakery, poultry, and infant nutrition with vertically integrated feed and farming operations. Comparable to OFM at the level of vertical integration, GCC distribution, and government-aligned food security positioning, but at a far larger scale and broader product portfolio.

Regional players

• Halwani Brothers Company: Saudi food manufacturer producing processed meats, frozen foods, and baked goods, with downstream demand for bulk flour inputs. Comparable to OFM as a regional B2B/consumer food producer serving GCC markets, though focused more on processed foods than milling.
• National Flour Mills (Tanzania): East African listed flour miller producing wheat flour, maize flour, and animal feed for households and B2B customers. Operates a similar multi-product grain milling model to OFM but in a different geography; useful as a peer for benchmarking capital-light milling economics.

Others

• Oman Food Investment Holding Company: Sultanate of Oman government-owned holding company investing in domestic food security projects (poultry, dairy, fisheries, agriculture). Comparable to OFM at the level of Oman Vision 2040 food security mandate and shared investment partnerships (e.g., Oman Food Security Holding / Al Waha in poultry projects).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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