Algeria and Egypt have decreased their soybean imports from major producers, such as the United States and Brazil. Algeria is expected to purchase 1.2 million tons of beans this year, 200,000 tons less than last year, with the United States experiencing the largest decline in exports. Egypt's purchases have decreased significantly, from four to 1.5 million tons, with a sharp increase in imports from Ukraine. The decrease in soybean imports is attributed to a shortage of foreign currency and the devaluation of national currencies.