Area
Egypt
Commodity Group
Grains
Commodity
Wheat
Date
01/03/2017
Policy Category
Consumption and marketing
Policy Instrument
Government procurement
Description
Set price for procurement from farmers, ranging from EGP 555 per ardeb (USD 20.27 per tonne) to EGP 575 per ardeb (USD 21 per tonne). Local wheat would be procured between 15 April and 15 July, and supplies bought would only be stored in public facilities.
