First Mills begins commercial operations at new Saudi flour mill

Key facts

• First Milling Company's new flour mill at its Qassim branch has begun commercial operations.
• The mill received its final operating license from the General Food Security Authority.
• The new facility has a daily milling capacity of 600 metric tons.
• This expansion increases the Al Qassim plant's total milling capacity to 1,500 metric tons per day.
• The financial impact of the new mill is expected to be seen starting in the third quarter of 2026.

First Milling Company has announced the commencement of commercial operations at its new flour mill located at its Qassim branch, effective August 2, 2026. This development follows the company's receipt of the final operating license from the General Food Security Authority (GFSA).

The new mill is designed with a daily milling capacity of 600 metric tons, which translates to approximately 201,000 metric tons annually. This significant addition raises the total milling capacity at the Al-Qassim Plant to 1,500 metric tons per day.

First Mills anticipates that this expansion will enhance its overall production capabilities, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen its ability to meet growing market demand. The company also expects the new facility to support its strategic expansion into promising geographical markets.

The financial impact of the new mill's operations is projected to begin reflecting in First Mills' financial results starting from the third quarter of 2026. In the first half of 2026, First Mills reported net profits of SAR 146.03 million, an increase of 11.42% compared to the same period in the previous year.