At the level of the previous year and projected production of maize in the country – 6 million tons.

At the same time, Egypt is one of the largest importers of wheat and corn. According to experts in 2017/18 MG wheat imports will increase by 2.6% compared to the previous period, and will amount to 11.7 million tonnes. I foresee the specialists and increase purchases of corn. Though not as significant as wheat or up to 8.8 million tons, against 8.6 million tonnes in the previous season.

Import growth is explained by analysts, increased demand for grain on the domestic market and the reserve margin of the country.

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