Ukraine is increasing wheat exports to Egypt, which has already purchased 4.3 million tons of the new crop from local farmers

Egypt is actively replenishing state grain reserves and has already purchased 4.3 million tons of new crop wheat from local farmers, which is 86% of the planned volume of purchases (5 million tons), the country's Ministry of Agriculture reports.

The high pace of deliveries was made possible by measures to support farmers, including financial incentives and simplified grain acceptance procedures. The country's authorities consider wheat a strategic crop that ensures the country's food security.

The increase in the state purchase price for wheat to 2,500 Egyptian pounds per ardeb improved the profitability of its cultivation, due to which the area sown increased by 600 thousand feddans compared to last year to a record 3.7 million feddans.

To speed up the delivery process and reduce farmers' logistical costs, the government has set up over 400 grain reception and storage points across the country. In addition, farmers receive payment for the delivered wheat within 48 hours.

Special commissions monitor the quality of grain and the process of its procurement at elevators, granaries, and receiving offices throughout Egypt. And to promptly resolve farmers' issues, a central headquarters with regional divisions has been established.

According to ASAP Agri, during July-April 2025/26 MY Ukraine significantly increased wheat supplies to Egypt, increasing its share in Egyptian imports compared to the previous season from 15% to 23% and displacing Russian and French grain there. In general, in the current season, Egypt increased wheat imports compared to the corresponding period last year from 11.3 to 13.9 million tons, in particular Ukrainian - from 1.7 to 3.3 million tons.