What SABIL does

SABIL (the National Grain Supply Company) is a Saudi Arabian government-backed enterprise that oversees, manages, and distributes grain across the Kingdom on behalf of state food security objectives. It was established in January 2023 under Cabinet Resolution No. 440 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of SALIC Group (Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company), which is in turn owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF). SABIL operates 14 silo branches distributed across all major regions of Saudi Arabia, including 4 port terminals at Jeddah Islamic Port, Yanbu Commercial Port, Dammam, and one additional location, with a combined storage capacity of 2.7 million metric tons of grain and approximately 3 million square meters of land.

The company's operations are built on physical grain-handling infrastructure supported by an integrated quality control regime. All imported and local wheat passes through 22 standardized receiving checks (physical inspection, moisture, contaminants), 12 storage checks with daily monitoring, and 10 dispatching checks before delivery, with quality testing laboratories located at every branch. Port operations provide 48,000 metric tons of daily vessel discharge capacity and 70,000 metric tons of daily truck loading capacity. SABIL's service offering is organized into four core businesses: grain procurement and sales (primarily wheat, with stated plans to expand to barley and corn), grain storage aligned with national standards, logistics and transportation services, and an emerging asset management line that monetizes underutilized land via Build-Operate-Transfer leases and long-term agreements with private sector investors.

SABIL's revenue model combines transaction-based grain procurement and sales, managed storage services, professional logistics services, and asset leasing/royalty arrangements. It serves four distinct customer segments—local farmers (procurement and market access), milling companies (raw grain supply for flour production), the national food security system (strategic reserves managed in alignment with the General Food Security Authority), and private sector investors (asset management opportunities). The company is led by CEO Abdulrahman Al Owais with COO Mauro Barbieri emphasizing wheat source diversification and risk management, and operates under a strategic mandate tied directly to Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 food security agenda.

Name

SABIL

Legal name

SABIL (The National Grain Supply Company)

Website

https://sabil.com.sa

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

SABIL is the National Grain Supply Company of Saudi Arabia, a PIF/SALIC-owned entity that manages grain procurement, storage, and distribution across 14 silo branches and 4 port terminals to support the Kingdom's Vision 2030 food security mandate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

National Grain Supply and Storage

NAICS

Farm Product Warehousing and Storage (493130), Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers (424510)

SIC

Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials (5150), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Bulk Commodity Warehousing (Grain, Oilseeds, Pulses) (AFAOACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Export Grain Terminals & Port Warehousing (AFAOACAC), Export Grain Terminals (Port-Based) (AFAOAAAB), Grain & Agri-Bulk Terminals (Elevators, Silos, Feed Grains) (TLAHABAD)

Keywords

• Grain supply chain
• Strategic grain storage
• Wheat procurement
• Port silo operations
• Food security logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Grain Procurement and Sales: SABIL executes wheat procurement and sales operations through flexible tenders and partnerships with trusted traders, ensuring consistent and reliable grain supply to the Kingdom. The company manages the commercial operations from procurement to sales.
2. Grain Storage Services: Strategic grain storage management in line with national standards, overseeing major facilities with plans to expand services to other grains and commercial storage for the private sector.
3. Logistics and Transportation Services: Operating port silos and enhancing transport networks for grain handling, including vessel unloading and truck loading operations. The company aims to broaden logistics services to include bulk shipping and diverse agricultural products.
4. Asset Management: Managing and leasing unused properties and assets to generate revenue through leasing or investment in related activities like grain processing and packaging.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SABIL operates the national grain supply platform of Saudi Arabia, procuring wheat and other grains from global and domestic sources, storing them across 14 silo branches with a combined capacity of 2.7 million metric tons, and distributing to milling companies and end-users via port terminals and inland silos. The company also monetizes unused land and infrastructure assets through leasing and investment partnerships.

Product overview

SABIL operates as a unified national grain supply platform with four integrated core service offerings: Grain Procurement and Sales, Grain Storage, Logistics and Transportation Services, and Asset Management. The company manages 14 silo branches across Saudi Arabia with a combined storage capacity of 2.7 million metric tons, providing end-to-end grain supply chain services from procurement through storage to distribution. SABIL primarily functions as a transportation and logistics company supporting national food security objectives, with strategic plans to expand grain procurement from local farms and international suppliers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grain Procurement and Sales SABIL sources wheat and other grains from global markets through flexible tenders and partnerships with trusted traders, and executes sales to milling companies across Saudi Arabia. Plans include expanding to barley, corn, and broader grain trade.
• Grain Storage SABIL manages strategic grain storage in line with national food security standards, overseeing major silo facilities with plans to expand services to other grains and commercial storage.
• Logistics and Transportation Services SABIL operates port silos at four major ports and manages inland transport networks, including vessel discharge (48,000 metric tons daily capacity) and truck loading (70,000 metric tons daily capacity), with plans to broaden services to bulk shipping and diverse agricultural products.
• Asset Management SABIL manages and leases unused properties across its 14 silo branches to generate revenue through leasing or investment in related activities like grain processing and packaging.

Quantifiable outcome

• Handled over 1 million tons of grain annually with 934,599 tons of local wheat received in 2025 season alone
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• General Food Security Authority (GFSA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026Government oversight body for food security. GFSA Governor H.E. Ahmad Al-Fares visited SABIL's Yanbu branch to assess operational challenges and explore integration opportunities. SABIL maintains strategic reserves aligned with GFSA requirements as part of the national food security mandate.
• Transport General Authority (TGA)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026H.E. Dr. Fawaz Al-Suhaili, President of TGA, participated in the government delegation visit to SABIL's Yanbu branch to assess logistics challenges at Yanbu Commercial Port and explore opportunities for enhanced transport and logistics integration.
• Saudi Food Bank Association (Itaam)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2026SABIL partnered with Itaam for a charitable donation and volunteering campaign during Ramadan 2026, marking the second consecutive year. Employees contributed to arranging and packing meals for distribution to low-income families. SABIL donated 100 food baskets (50 direct donation plus 50 for employee participation) valued at SAR 300 per basket.
• International Association of Operative Millers (IAOM)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2025SABIL participated as Bronze Sponsor at the IAOM Conference & Expo 2025 in Jeddah, the 35th edition held for the first time in Saudi Arabia with 45 countries participating. COO Mauro Barbieri spoke on 'Opportunities and Risks in Grain Trade' panel, emphasizing wheat source diversification and supply chain resilience.
• First Milling CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSABIL and First Milling Company have an integrated partnership focused on supply chain efficiency and operational integration. The Chairman's visit to Jeddah Islamic Port included a tour of First Milling Company to discuss opportunities for enhanced cooperation in grain supply and milling operations.
• Local FarmerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSABIL supports local farmers by providing market access, promoting sustainable agricultural practices, and fostering long-term growth. The company views partnerships with farmers as a cornerstone of the Kingdom's agricultural success and enables procurement of local wheat harvest - received 934,599 tons in 2025 season.
• International Grain ImportersstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerSABIL looks ahead to establishing strong future partnerships with international importers to secure high-quality grain supplies. These collaborations will support supply chain diversity, enhance import capabilities, and reinforce the Kingdom's role in global grain trade.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• IFFCO Group: UAE-based diversified food and agribusiness group with grain trading and food production. Comparable to SABIL as a Gulf-region player operating grain and food supply chains with similar strategic food-security context.
• National Agricultural Development Company (NADEC): Listed Saudi agribusiness covering dairy, juices, and crop production. Operates in adjacent parts of the Saudi agricultural value chain and shares the national/PIF-aligned operating environment, though focused downstream of SABIL's grain storage and logistics core.
• ARASCO (Arabian Agricultural Services Company): One of the largest Saudi food and agribusiness companies, active in animal feed and grain processing. Comparable as a major domestic grain offtake/processing counterpart for SABIL within the same national food system.

Broad incumbents

• Louis Dreyfus Company: Global merchant of agricultural commodities, including wheat, with logistics and storage assets worldwide. Comparable to SABIL in wheat origination, storage, and shipping operations.
• Bunge: Global agribusiness and grain merchandiser with extensive storage, port, and logistics infrastructure. Comparable to SABIL in commodity grain handling, though with a global rather than national mandate.
• Archer Daniels Midland (ADM): Global agribusiness with major grain origination, storage, and trading operations across more than 60 countries. Comparable in its integrated grain supply-chain model and port-based logistics capabilities.
• COFCO International: Global grain trader and one of the largest originators and handlers of wheat internationally. Comparable to SABIL in grain origination, storage, port logistics, and trading at scale, though state-backed across a much larger footprint.
• Cargill: One of the world's largest grain traders and operators of port terminals and storage assets globally. Comparable to SABIL in commodity grain origination, storage, and bulk logistics at scale, though serving a much broader geographic and crop footprint.
• SALIC Group (Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company): SABIL's parent company and sole owner, also owned by the Public Investment Fund. SALIC invests across the agricultural value chain domestically and internationally, providing strategic alignment and capital support that shapes SABIL's mandate and expansion path.

Direct peers

• First Milling Company: Saudi flour milling company and one of SABIL's named strategic partners, integrating with SABIL's Jeddah port operations. Closely comparable as a downstream customer within the same national wheat value chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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