Egypt: Egypt’s 2018-19 Seed Potato Import Requirements

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Ministerial Decree No. 1202/2018 (September 12, 2018) amends the previous decree in terms of pest tolerance levels, adds and removes certain pests from the quarantine list. Egypt notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) on October 9, 2018, of its new “Import Phytosanitary Requirements of Seed Potatoes” – G/SPS/N/EGY/87. Egypt is a major exporter ware potatoes, the country largely relies on seed potato imports for domestic production. Imports commence in September and run through November. Based on industry estimates, U.S. seed potato exports could reach $15 million annually, once market access issues are resolved.

Egypt: Egypt’s 2018-19 Seed Potato Import Requirements

 

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Egypt, Near East
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