The Agriculture Ministry announced on Monday that Egypt imported 4.9 millions metric tons wheat, 4.2million tons corn, and 2.2million tons soybeans this year.

Egypt imported 7.1 million tonnes of wheat last year, along with 4 million tons corn and 1.8 millions tons of soybeans, from January to June. According to data from trading, wheat imports dropped by 30%, corn imports decreased by 4%, and soybean imports rose 22%.

The ministry said that it was also considering new sources for strategic commodities. Reporting by Mohamed Ezz Editing and Joe Bavier

(source: Reuters)