AreaEgypt

Commodity GroupGrains

CommodityWheat

Date01/03/2017

Policy CategoryConsumption and marketing

Policy InstrumentGovernment procurement

DescriptionSet price for procurement from farmers, ranging from EGP 555 per ardeb (USD 20.27 per tonne) to EGP 575 per ardeb (USD 21 per tonne). Local wheat would be procured between 15 April and 15 July, and supplies bought would only be stored in public facilities.