Egypt bans import of refined sugar for 3 months

Updated 11/11/2025 2:06:00 PM
Egypt bans import of refined sugar for 3 months

Arab Finance: Egypt’s Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade decided to ban the import of refined sugar for commercial purposes for three months, according to its publication in the Official Gazette.

During this period, the importation will be allowed only under a permit specifying the required quantity.

These permits shall be approved by both Ministers of Supply as well as Investment and Foreign Trade.

The ban decision took effect immediately, as of its date of publishing on November 9th.

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