Egypt’s October wheat imports nearly triple, corn imports fall 35%

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Egypt imported 985,425 metric tons of wheat in October 2026, almost three times September’s volume but 47% below October a year earlier. Russia was the largest supplier, shipping 403,245 metric tons, while the article also reports a decline in Egypt’s corn imports.

Egypt imported 985,425 metric tons of wheat in October 2026, according to local shipping data from LATT Trading & Shipping, nearly tripling September’s total but down 47% year over year. Russia regained its position as Egypt’s largest supplier in October, shipping 403,245 mt, up 272% month on month. Russian wheat exported from the Baltic became ...