Baladna Food Industries has entered into an advisory engagement with the International Finance Corporation, part of the World Bank Group, to evaluate the reconstruction of dairy supply chains in Syria.
The engagement will focus on assessing milk production capacity, supply logistics, and market structure, with the objective of restoring a commercially viable dairy value chain. A key priority is the reintegration of smallholder farmers and the revitalisation of rural livelihoods through structured supply networks.
The work will follow a phased approach, beginning with analytical and field-level assessments, and progressing towards the development of practical supply chain models aligned with Syria’s current operating environment.
The dairy sector has been significantly affected by prolonged disruption, impacting production continuity and supply stability. Strengthening domestic dairy production and processing capacity is expected to support more reliable supply and contribute to broader economic recovery.
From a packaging perspective, the development signals the parallel rebuilding of food-grade packaging demand, including rigid plastics, flexible formats, and cartons required for dairy distribution. As the value chain evolves, this is expected to create opportunities across packaging materials, conversion, and integrated processing and filling systems, particularly as supply chains transition from import reliance towards more localised or regional sourcing.