On November 18, 2020, the Egyptian Cabinet approved a draft bill that exempts importers of key commodities from paying value-added tax (VAT) on shipping costs.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Pakistan: Oilseeds and Products Update

Pakistan’s Marketing Year (MY) October/September) 2019/20 soybean imports reached 1.7 million metric tons (MMT), 15 percent lower than the last year.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Indonesia: Oilseeds and Products Update

Weaker demand due to COVID-19 has reduced palm oil exports by 2 million tons.