The Ministry of Agriculture in Egypt issues an instruction circular regarding the export of gum Arabic to the United States

Published 2024년 4월 23일

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The Agricultural Quarantine Administration of Egypt has announced new regulations for exporting gum arabic to the United States, requiring the product to be inspected for warehouse beetles, packed in new containers, and accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate. In other news, Egypt's merchandise exports have seen a 5.3% increase in the first quarter of 2024, totaling $9.612 billion, with Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE being the top receiving markets. The report highlights that building materials, food industries, chemical products, and agricultural crops were the primary sectors contributing to the exports. Notably, fresh and dried citrus fruits, nitrogen fertilizers, insulated wires and cables, and petroleum oils saw a significant increase in the structure of Egyptian exports during this period.

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The Agricultural Quarantine Administration issued a circular regarding the requirements for exporting gum arabic to the United States of America through the Phytosanitary Unit of the Ministry of Agriculture. The circular, a copy of which was obtained by Al-Mal, stipulates that a number of conditions must be observed while exporting this type of export to the United States, including that the shipment be carefully examined by physical stones and ensured that it is free of warehouse beetles. The requirements also stipulate that the shipment must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate in accordance with international phytosanitary standards (12-7), and that the dye must be packed in new, clean containers. The requirements stipulate that the agricultural quarantine inspectors responsible for issuing phytosanitary certificates and the inspectors in the export departments must strictly adhere to what is stated in this circular. Engineer Ahmed Samir, Minister of Trade and ...

Source: Almalnews