Egypt will issue guidelines on wheat imports within two weeks that will detail all specifications, procedures, and regulations for traders selling to the world’s largest buyer, Supply Minister Ali Moselhy told Reuters on Wednesday.
Moselhy said a committee that includes the agriculture ministry has been putting together the streamlined guide, part of efforts to calm worried suppliers who have been charging high risk premiums because of what they say are inconsistent import rules and inspections.
“It is our duty to publish this, and send it to all suppliers […] when you know what should be done, you will be immune to any abuse of power,” Moselhy said.
Wheat shipments to Egypt have been disrupted in recent months after inspectors lost travel benefits tied to inspecting cargoes abroad.
Traders say the inspectors are now applying inconsistent import rules at Egyptian ports in protest.
