The Egyptian Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade has extended a six-month ban on sugar exports, initially implemented in Ministerial Resolution No. 88 of 2023, except for surplus quantities. This extension, detailed in Ministerial Decision No. 68 of 2024, published in the Egyptian Gazette, aims to meet the local demand by regulating sugar imports and exports. As of 2024, Egypt's sugar market is experiencing significant movements, with substantial imports of raw sugar and large shipments on the way, highlighting the government's efforts to balance international trade with local market needs.