AreaEgypt

Commodity GroupRice

CommodityAll

Date05/04/2016

Policy CategoryTrade

Policy InstrumentImport tender

DescriptionOpened an international tender for the supply of at least 10 000 tonnes of rice, for delivery between 1 May and 20 May 2016. The tender was subsequently cancelled, with officials stating that they would pursue direct agreements with foreign suppliers, should the price of offers not be reduced.