Egypt faces a drop in imports

In the first half of 2025, wheat imports fell by more than 27%, totaling 5.2 million tons, while the state's participation in this volume dropped by 57%. Consultants pointed out that Mostakbal Misr had neither the structure nor the qualified teams, and financial obstacles with the old agency persisted, which caused confusion and delays among exporters. The lack of experience made it difficult to maintain relationships with the international market, traditionally based on long-term trust. The appointment of a former GASC employee to oversee purchases brought some relief, but experts say the process depends on a consolidated team and stable financial flows. The end of centralized tenders and the adoption of bilateral negotiations made operations less transparent and more irregular. There were delays in payments and attempts at renegotiation, interpreted as contractual non-compliance. To move forward, analysts advocate for the improvement of the pricing system, ...