Modern Mills Company
Modern Mills Company is a Saudi Arabia-based food manufacturer producing and distributing flour, animal feed, and animal bran through three facilities (Al-Jumum, Khamis Mushait, Al-Jawf) to bakeries, food manufacturers, hospitality, retail consumers, and livestock/poultry farmers across the Kingdom.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1982
- HeadquartersJeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Modern Mills Company does
Modern Mills Company (MMC) is a Saudi Arabia-based food manufacturer that produces and distributes flour, animal feed, and animal bran products across the Kingdom. It operates three production facilities — Al-Jumum (Western region, established 2015), Khamis Mushait (Southern region, established 1982, with the largest feed mill in the Kingdom at 1,400 MT/day), and Al-Jawf (Northern region, established 2008) — with combined daily flour capacity of 3,525 metric tons, daily wheat milling design capacity of 4,700 metric tons, and 185,000 MT of silo storage. The company also runs an R&D and innovation center at Al-Jumum equipped with baking-process simulation technology used to develop industrial and consumer flour solutions, including a gluten-free range launched in 2023.
The company serves a horizontal mix of customer segments: B2B bulk flour for bakeries and industrial food manufacturers, professional-grade flour for hotels, restaurants, and cafes, retail flour products (Modern Mills, Qamhati, Qoot and Root brands) for home consumers, and the Premier brand compound feed and animal bran for livestock and poultry farmers. Distribution is conducted via direct field sales to enterprise accounts, wholesale and retail partnerships (including Manuel and Tamimi, with planned expansion to Panda, Danube, and Bindawood), and a customer portal for direct ordering. Multi-brand flour and feed portfolios, ISO14001/ISO45001-certified facilities, and a strategic partnership with the General Food Security Authority (GFSA) for subsidized wheat supply and food-security initiatives underpin its positioning as a key contributor to Saudi Vision 2030 food security.
Modern Mills was privatized in January 2021 when a consortium of MADA Holding and Al Ghurair Foods acquired the previously state-owned Milling Company3, and listed on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) main market on March 27, 2024 under ticker 2284 with a 30% free float. MADA Holding (34.5%) and Al Ghurair Foods (31.05%) remain the principal shareholders alongside Masafi (3.45%). As of 2022 the company held approximately 24% of the Saudi flour market by volume and ~7% of the feed market (ranking fourth in compound feed). Q1 2026 reported revenue of SAR 281.23 million and net profit of SAR 68.90 million with a 72.8% return on equity, implying an annualized revenue run-rate of roughly SAR 1.12 billion.
Modern Mills Company firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Modern Mills Company
- Legal name
- Modern Mills Company
- Website
- https://modernmills.com.sa
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1982
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Modern Mills Company is a Saudi Arabia-based food manufacturer producing and distributing flour, animal feed, and animal bran through three facilities (Al-Jumum, Khamis Mushait, Al-Jawf) to bakeries, food manufacturers, hospitality, retail consumers, and livestock/poultry farmers across the Kingdom.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Modern Mills Company industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Flour Milling and Animal Feed Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Grain and Oilseed Milling (3112), Food Manufacturing (311)
- SIC
- Grain Mill Products (2040), Food And Kindred Products (2000)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Flour & Milling Products Manufacturing (wheat, corn, rice, specialty flours) (AFAKABAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Gluten-Free & Specialty Grain-Based Foods Manufacturing (GF pasta/cereals, ancient grains) (AFAKABAK), Livestock Complete Feed Milling & Blending (Cattle/Swine/Poultry) (AFADAIAA), Specialty Bakery Manufacturing (Gluten-Free, Artisan, Health-Focused) (AFAKAAAG)
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Where Modern Mills Company is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Jeddah
- HQ country
- Saudi Arabia
- HQ region
- Middle East
Offices4 records
Markets served
Modern Mills Company business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Flour Product Sales: Revenue from production and sale of flour products to bakeries, industrial sector, hotels, restaurants, cafes, and retail stores. Product portfolio includes home use flour, professional use flour, and bakery/food manufacturer flour. Includes specialty products such as gluten-free flour options.
- Animal Feed Sales: Revenue from production and sale of animal feed products to livestock sector customers. Products include compound feed for livestock and poultry under the Premier brand, covering livestock fattening, poultry layers, and broiler feeds.
- Animal Bran Sales: Revenue from wheat bran production and sale for animal use, serving the livestock sector with animal nutrition products.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels9 records
Modern Mills Company product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Modern Mills Company manufactures and distributes a diversified portfolio of flour products (home-use, professional-use, bakery/industrial-use, and gluten-free specialty flours) and animal feed products (compound feed and animal bran under the Premier brand) for the Saudi Arabian market. The company operates three production facilities in Al-Jumum, Khamis Mushait, and Al-Jawf, serving bakeries, food manufacturers, hotels, restaurants, retail consumers, and the livestock sector.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Modern Mills: Core flour brand of Modern Mills Company.
- Qamhati (قمحتي)
- Qoot and Root (قوت اند روت)
- Premier (بريمير)
Products and services
- Flour Products (Modern Mills, Qamhati, Qoot and Root brands)
Quantifiable outcome
- 24% flour market share by volume achieved in 2022, up from 20% in 2021
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Modern Mills Company
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Modern Mills Company technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Modern Mills Company partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- General Food Security Authority (GFSA)coreModern Mills has a strategic partnership with the General Food Security Authority (GFSA) for cooperation on food security initiatives. This includes the 'Li Tadum' (Let it Last) initiative to reduce food loss and waste, awareness campaigns, marketing campaigns, scientific seminars, and workshops. GFSA also serves as the main supplier of wheat to Modern Mills at government-subsidized prices and is the regulatory body overseeing the flour milling sector. The company supports GFSA's food security strategy objectives.
- Manuel (Retail Partner)minorManuel is a retail partner distributing Modern Mills' gluten-free flour products in Saudi Arabia.
- Tamimi (Retail Partner)minorTamimi is a retail partner distributing Modern Mills' gluten-free flour products in Saudi Arabia.
- Panda (Planned Retail Partner)minorPanda is a planned retail partner for distributing Modern Mills' gluten-free flour products, with debut expected in January 2024.
- Danube (Planned Retail Partner)minorDanube is a planned retail partner for distributing Modern Mills' gluten-free flour products, with debut expected in January 2024.
- Bindawood (Planned Retail Partner)minorBindawood is a planned retail partner for distributing Modern Mills' gluten-free flour products, with debut expected in January 2024.
Scale indicators17 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Modern Mills Company competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Sunbulah Group: Saudi food manufacturer producing flour, bakery products, and frozen foods. Directly competes with Modern Mills in KSA flour milling and bakery ingredient supply, with overlapping B2B channels into bakeries and food service.
- Al Ghurair Foods: UAE-based flour milling, egg, oat, and animal feed producer and 31.05% owner of Modern Mills. Operates in the same flour milling and compound feed categories across the GCC, serving overlapping B2B bakery and food manufacturer customers.
- ARASCO (Arabian Agricultural Services Company): Major Saudi animal feed and food ingredients manufacturer. Directly competes in the KSA compound feed market with Modern Mills and serves overlapping poultry, livestock, and dairy customers.
- Halwani Bros: Saudi food manufacturer with established flour-based, processed meat, and frozen foods portfolio. Directly competes with Modern Mills in KSA bakery ingredient supply and shares overlapping B2B customer segments in food service and retail.
- Tanmiah Food Company: Saudi-listed poultry, animal feed, and food company that overlaps directly with Modern Mills' Premier feed brand and livestock customer base. Both compete for Saudi compound feed market share and serve poultry/livestock farmers.
Broad incumbents
- NADEC (National Agricultural Development Company): Saudi-listed agricultural and food company with dairy, juice, and food operations. Comparable as a KSA-listed, Vision 2030-aligned, vertically integrated food producer with overlapping B2B channels.
- Almarai: Largest vertically integrated dairy and food company in the world, headquartered in Saudi Arabia. Comparable as a KSA-listed, scale-driven, B2B+B2C food producer with overlapping bakery and food service customers.
- Savola Group: Largest Saudi food conglomerate (edible oils, foods, retail) and Modern Mills' former employer of multiple senior executives. Comparable as a KSA-listed, foods-focused conglomerate with B2B distribution into bakeries and food manufacturers.
Others
- General Food Security Authority (GFSA): Saudi government regulatory body and main subsidized wheat supplier to Modern Mills. Indirect comparator as the legacy owner of all three Modern Mills facilities and the architect of the post-IPO regulated flour market framework.
Regional players
- Bayara: UAE-based food ingredients and packaged foods company serving GCC markets. Operates in adjacent specialty food categories including baking ingredients and could expand into KSA flour/bakery markets where Modern Mills is established.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Modern Mills Company leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
Modern Mills Company funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors1 record
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Modern Mills Company M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Modern Mills Company
What does Modern Mills Company do?
Modern Mills Company manufactures and distributes a diversified portfolio of flour products (home-use, professional-use, bakery/industrial-use, and gluten-free specialty flours) and animal feed products (compound feed and animal bran under the Premier brand) for the Saudi Arabian market. The company operates three production facilities in Al-Jumum, Khamis Mushait, and Al-Jawf, serving bakeries, food manufacturers, hotels, restaurants, retail consumers, and the livestock sector.
Is Modern Mills Company a public or private company?
Modern Mills Company is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Modern Mills Company founded?
Modern Mills Company was founded in 1982. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Modern Mills Company based?
Modern Mills Company is headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in the Middle East region.
How does Modern Mills Company make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Flour Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are animal Feed Sales and animal Bran Sales.
Who are Modern Mills Company's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Sunbulah Group, Al Ghurair Foods, ARASCO (Arabian Agricultural Services Company), Halwani Bros and Tanmiah Food Company. Broad incumbents are NADEC (National Agricultural Development Company), Almarai and Savola Group. General Food Security Authority (GFSA) is listed as an others. Bayara is listed as a regional player.
Does Modern Mills Company have an API?
No public API is recorded for Modern Mills Company.
What industry is Modern Mills Company in?
Modern Mills Company's product category is Flour Milling and Animal Feed Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAKABAD, Flour & Milling Products Manufacturing (wheat, corn, rice, specialty flours), with a secondary code of AFAKABAK, Gluten-Free & Specialty Grain-Based Foods Manufacturing (GF pasta/cereals, ancient grains). Its NAICS code is 3112 and its SIC code is 2040.