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Opportunities for cooperation and sustainable partnerships

We seek cooperation with organisations, investors and specialists in livestock, agricultural production, smart technologies, energy and veterinary services. We welcome opportunities that help develop the ecosystem, expand its scope and create shared value.

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Areas of cooperation

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Operating and technology partnerships

Cooperation on operating shelters and facilities, automation systems, the digital platform, energy and water.

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Cooperation in crop and animal production

Opportunities in feed, hydroponic fodder, silage, greenhouses and herd management.

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Veterinary and research partnerships

Cooperation with research and veterinary bodies on breeding, nutrition, health and performance measurement.

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Supply and technical-integration opportunities

Supplying equipment and smart solutions and integrating them with the project’s ecosystem.

Market and outlook: figures and indicators

Official and global data, documented with sources. Derived figures are flagged.

61% Red-meat self-sufficiency (2023)MEWA
270,000+ tonnes of red-meat production (2023)MEWA
13.2 kg per person a year of red meat (2024)GASTAT
29.4 million sheep (2023)GASTAT
Domestic production vs consumption: red meat 2023
61% domestic
  • 61% covered by domestic production
  • ≈39% outside domestic production (derived)
Source: self-sufficiency 61% - MEWA and GASTAT. 39% = 100 − 61, typically met through imports.
Self-sufficiency rates (%)2023 2024
Table eggs
100
103
Poultry meat
71
72
Red meat
61
62
Fish
48
52
Source: GASTAT - Food Security Statistics 2024 (red meat 2023 per MEWA). Above 100% means production exceeds domestic consumption.
World sheep-meat production (million tonnes)
9.082013
11.532023
+27%10-year growth (derived)
Source: FAO FAOSTAT sheep-meat production, relayed by a secondary source; growth computed from the two values. Verify directly in FAOSTAT.
Livestock in Saudi Arabia, 2023 (million heads)
Sheep
29.4
Goats
7.4
Camels
2.2
Source: GASTAT - Livestock Statistics 2023 (published 20 Nov 2024). MEWA cites about 20.6 million sheep depending on scope.

Outlook for the sector

+12%

Projected growth in global meat consumption by 2033 versus the 2021-23 base period.

OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2024-2033
≈ +3 Mt (+20%)

Projected growth in global sheep-meat consumption over the outlook period to 2035.

OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2026-2035

The Kingdom’s direction

  1. 2016Launch of Saudi Vision 2030
  2. 2020National Agriculture Strategy approved by the Council of Ministers
  3. 2023Red-meat self-sufficiency 61%
  4. 2024Rate rises to 62%

GASTAT · Food Security ↗ GASTAT · Livestock 2023 ↗ MEWA · Red meat 61% ↗ OECD-FAO 2024-2033 ↗ OECD-FAO 2026-2035 ↗ National Agriculture Strategy ↗

Market-size estimates from commercial reports are not listed because their figures vary and no primary source was found.

Investment & Partnership Opportunities

Animal Production

Cooperation opportunities in developing and expanding animal production within the MARAFID ecosystem.

Feed Development & Management

Opportunities in feed production and management, such as sprouted barley and silage.

Protected Agriculture

Opportunities in developing protected houses and related agricultural production.

Energy & Water Solutions

Opportunities in developing solar power and water desalination facilities.

Biological Recycling & Waste Management

Opportunities in developing the biological recycling station and its products.

Digital Technology & Farm Management

Opportunities in developing the digital platform for farm and animal management.

Veterinary Services & R&D

Opportunities in developing veterinary services and the breed research center.

Project profile

Request the profile of the integrated smart-sheep-farm project

We share the appropriate information after reviewing and verifying the request, then schedule a meeting to present the project.

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Smart tools for investors

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Opportunity matcher

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Return scenario calculator

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Due-diligence checklist

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// risks & assumptions

Performance is affected by feed prices, animal health, demand and prices, operating costs, energy and water, regulations, and execution and scaling capacity. This section is an informational outline, not a promise of investment return or a substitute for a feasibility study.