Domestically, The Egyptian government hopes to purchase four million tons of local wheat during the current harvest season which started in April.
The government has increased local wheat procurement price by 20 percent to EGP 1,500 per ardeb (150 kg) for the current harvest season to incentivize farmers to supply to the state.
The Ministry of Supply announced in May that the country's current wheat stock amounted to 2.7 million tons, which is enough for six months.
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