Egyptian ports are preparing to receive 286 thousand tons of dry bulk, including wheat and sugar, from Brazil and Russia. Alexandria port is set to receive a shipment of Russian wheat and Alexandria port and Damietta port will receive shipments of corn and sugar from Brazil. The Russian Ministry of Agriculture has announced new customs duties on wheat, corn, and barley exports, which will be effective from June 2, 2021. The duties will be calculated weekly by the Ministry and converted to rubles after July 1, 2022.