Oman Bio Products Company, one of the subsidiaries of Oman Flour Mills Company, has opened its feed plant in Khazaen Economic City in South Al Batinah Governorate. The estimated construction cost was about 36 million OMR (USD93.5 million).
The first phase has an annual production capacity of 48,000 tonnes of animal feed and 15,000 tonnes of aquafeed. This volume will cover a large share of the local market’s needs and offer fish farming investors a stable supply model.
The plant provides high quality local products that help reduce reliance on imported feed and raise the level of self-sufficiency. It will also support the development of value chains linked to livestock and fisheries.
Once the three phases of the project are complete between 2027 and 2030 the production capacity is expected to rise significantly. This will enable Oman to move from being a major importer of aquafeed to a producer capable of competing in regional markets.
The plant relies on recycling green agricultural residues and converting them into high value feed. This step supports Oman’s direction towards a bioeconomy and the use of local resources to reduce costs and limit reliance on imported production inputs. The plant will help reduce agricultural waste. It will also produce alternative feed to replace imported hay and support livestock and sheep farming while strengthening the sustainability of aquaculture.
In December, an inauguration ceremony was held, attended by Dr Saud bin Hamoud Al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources. He said the plant is not simply a production facility but a strategic project with unique features that reflects the national direction towards strengthening food security and adopting a circular economy. He added that it is one of the first projects of its kind in the region that aims to recycle secondary agricultural and biological products and date residues and convert them into specialised value added products.
He said the project introduces a new model for the first time in the local and regional market. It follows the latest developments in animal nutrition and feed production and offers improved options that help breeders raise performance and reduce costs. He stated that using modern technologies in manufacturing and processing ensures resource sustainability, higher production efficiency and high reliable quality in all products.
The project will continue to expand through its coming phases to meet market needs, innovate new products and create opportunities for future projects that support the agricultural and livestock sectors. This will have a positive impact on the national economy and strengthen the competitiveness of Omani products. Khazaen Economic City was selected for this project because of its direct connection with ports, airports and border routes. This enhances the plant’s ability to reach regional markets and reduces transport costs.
