AreaEgypt

Commodity GroupRice

CommodityAll

Date27/08/2015

Policy CategoryTrade

Policy InstrumentExport ban, export licenses

DescriptionAnnounced that, effective 1 September 2015, the ban on milled rice exports would be re-introduced so as to ensure sufficient availabilities for domestic needs. Export licenses issued prior to this decision would remain valid, provided export commitments are met within a 3-month period.