The Egyptian government is encouraging the cultivation of crops such as soybean and maize to expand production and boost the local vegetable oil industry. Minimum price guarantees are expected to be implemented.

The Russia-Ukraine war prevented the sector from reaching the 2022 target; nonetheless, it had a marginal 0.5% growth in international sales. The local government restricted exports of some items to secure local supply.

From Egypt opening its market for Brazilian exports to the possibility of Egyptians selling to Brazil. The Brazilian agricultural attaché in Cairo, Cesar Teles, who is concluding his mission, and the new executive in the position, Rafael Mohana, told ANBA how trade has evolved and the prospects for the future.