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The lack of an enacted biosafety law has led to promulgation of various decrees dealing with agricultural biotechnology. Oversight falls under the purview of four different ministries.

Rice export prices declined 1 percent as exporters have secured sufficient white rice supplies to fulfill the shipments for the two November Philippine tenders.

In 2017, Egypt imported approximately 100,000 tons (MT) of frozen beef liver, of which 80 percent came from the United States.

During MY2018/19, FAS Cairo forecasts a 5.1 percent increase in area planted and 9.6 percent increase in production based on growing demand for Egyptian oranges.

FAS Cairo supported and assisted the visit of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) – Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists Dr. Gayle Volk (Plant Germplasm Preservation Research Unit....

Presidential Decree No. 419/2018 amends some customs tariff categories previously listed in Presidential Decree No. 184/2013.

MY2018/19 cotton imports are expected to increase slightly in line with increased yarn production.

Egypt’s hotel, restaurant, and retail food sectors are growing in 2018 thanks to a budding recovery in tourism and consumer spending.

Rice export prices increased 1 percent due to the strengthening Thai baht and white rice purchases from China and the Philippines.