The article highlights a notable decrease in the prices of municipal beans in Egypt by 2000 pounds per ton over the past 40 days, with the current price per kilo now between 18 and 24 pounds. On the other hand, imported beans have seen a 20% price increase due to rising freight costs, leading to a ton price range of 9,500 to 11,000 pounds and a kilo price range of 12 to 18 pounds for consumers. A significant portion of Egypt's bean consumption (about 85%) is imported from countries like Taiwan, Australia, and Canada. In anticipation of Ramadan, when bean consumption is expected to rise by approximately 40%, traders are ensuring adequate stocks. A slight price increase is forecasted for beans in the days leading to Ramadan due to increased demand and purchasing power.