The Egyptian Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade has announced the start of the season for supplying locally produced wheat for the 2024 season. This will take place from April 15 to August 15. The decision includes wheat purchase prices of 2,000 pounds for ardeb with a purity of 23.5 carats, 1,950 pounds for ardeb with a purity of 23 carats, and 1,900 pounds for ardeb with a purity of 22.5 carats. Wheat must be free from insect infestation, sand, and clay, with a purity of no less than 22.5 carats.
The locally produced wheat crop for the 2024 season will be marketed on behalf of the General Authority for Supply Commodities to various entities such as the Egyptian Holding Company for Silos and Storage, the General Company for Silos and Storage, milling companies affiliated with the Holding Company for Food Industries, and the Agricultural Bank of Egypt. These entities will be responsible for receiving wheat that meet specified conditions and approved by the Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade.
To ensure fair practices and quality standards are maintained throughout the season, committees will be formed at wheat receiving and storage sites to oversee the process. The costs for marketing, storage, weighing, loading, aging, emptying
